Let me start by saying that I’m not a bitter single woman who is going to bash Valentine’s day because I have no one to celebrate it with and therefore am against the holiday for it. I’m happily married. I’ve been with my husband for over 9 years and married for almost 6. I still think Valentine’s day is kinda bullshit.
I believe that if a couple is really in love, they should celebrate it often, and at random. Not because the day on the calendar dictates that they should. Anything that forces a man (let’s be honest, V day is mostly a woman’s holiday) to go to the store to buy flowers and candy for fear that the significant other is going to be upset is just plain dumb. It’s asking for trouble.
I understand the initial novelty of the day. If you’ve been single for a long time and suddenly you find yourself coupled up on V day, great. Have at it. Or you’re a young teenage couple and suddenly V day isn’t just about passing around cardboard with cartoons and clever sayings on it. It’s about kissing a boy or a girl and getting your first Valentine’s day flowers. Both those experiences meant a lot to me and I treasure them.