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 ways to prove that we love people on a specific day when we can actually do it everyday.
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 or 366 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 into understanding Anda’s point of view, she explained that even though she is born in February, she sees the 14th of February just like any other day hence it does not excite her.
Linamandla 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.”
As she finished, Tabisa said that she personally does not celebrate that because at her house it is Valentine’s day everyday. “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.”
Closing, Nazo said that she also sees the 14th of February as a normal day and it 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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