The 14th of February is a significant day to many, they get to show love and appreciate their partners.
Unfortunately, I do not share the same sentiments. I do not understand why we need to actually go out of our way to prove that we love people on a specific day when we can actually do it every day.
Since I was a baby, I have been exposed to people who are lovers and givers. I have adopted that style and for someone who is a lover girl like me? Waiting 365 days to show appreciation is really not for me.
A few days ago, I opened a platform for my friends to share what they think about Valentine’s Day. Surprisingly, almost all of my friends think Valentine’s is overrated.
These are the responses I got to my ‘What do you think about Valentine’s?’ question:
“I do not think anything about this day actually, I do not celebrate it.” Getting to understand this point of view, she explained that even though she was born in February, she sees the 14th of February just like any other day hence it does not excite her.
Another one of my friends added: “My perspective is that you can show love to your partner on any other day besides Valentine’s Day. Love needs you to be consistent as much as you can. Therefore, waiting for once a year to express your love is not a great way to appreciate your lover.”
The next response I received was that they did not celebrate the day because it is Valentine’s Day every day in their household. “We do not need a special day to spoil each other,” she added.
Shying away from my circle, I decided to get my niece to answer the same question, she boldly looked at me and said, “Honestly, I am not a fan of Valentine’s Day. It just does not resonate with me.”
Lastly, another friend said that she too saw the 14th of February as a normal day that triggers bad memories for her because in 2009 her house burnt into ashes on this day. “It is just a day I do not even celebrate or look forward to.”
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