Why I Hate V-Day

Please forgive me for the potentially offensive subject matter but I honestly think V-day is over rated.

Yes, Valentine’s day is a day for making us realize that we should remember the people we love and truly care for BUT, it annoys me that we have been programmed to believe that when the 14th of February comes around, we should do something special for them. I don’t know, maybe I just believe too much in the thought that love should be cherished everyday, not just a day in a year.

Also, during this holiday, people are addicted to getting their loved ones flowers. Although I really appreciate flowers, I think it’s wasteful. I hate seeing cut flowers, and I’d rather see them grow in my backyard. Plus, I don’t like seeing flowers die on my table. It sounds really romantic, but getting your loved ones flowers is already too predictable. It kinds of take away the element of surprise.

Don’t get me wrong, I love receiving flowers, because of the way they make me blush or smile. However, there’s always a room for something worthwhile and of better value, something that will last for months or years, not just days. Honestly, I’d rather choose a book or a letter over flowers. Any time of day.

Another reason why I dislike Valentine’s day is people detest themselves when they’re single. It’s like there’s something wrong being on your own. And honestly, a holiday that makes people feel like they’re some kind of weirdo for having no valentine just sucks. For all those singles out there: There’s nothing wrong with being alone. You are amazing every day of the year and you don’t need someone to feel like you’re special. 

So anyway, you guys might think I’m a hater but I’m not. I actually like the feeling of being in love. It’s just the thought of Valentine’s Day that keeps pissing me off.

So, if you actually have a girlfriend like me, (who doesn’t like flowers, but appreciates effort) who still likes to celebrate V-Day, instead of going all out and buying foolish presents on just this day, a better idea to keep her happy would be to do something special. Give her a massage, cook a meal, take her out for dinner when she is feeling low. Don’t celebrate the occassion. Make every day special through thoughtful gestures instead of wasting time and money on cheesy gifts.

I can’t believe I just wrote an article about Valentine’s Day. I am not usually this sappy.

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