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If You Really Love Me - Tell Me Tomorrow!
I really don't like Valentine's Day. I hate to admit it, but it's true. I don't have a problem with roses in bloom, sweet confections or declarations of love. I would simply rather receive them on any day other than February 14th.
I don't want to sound like a curmudgeon. I can appreciate the expression of love as much as the next person. In fact, some of my fondest memories as a child are seeing my father dance my mother around the kitchen or leave love notes for her in the mailbox. Even today, after almost 40 years of marriage, they hold hands when they walk down the street.
Perhaps all of this has spoiled me, but I'd prefer to whirl around the kitchen dance floor on a random Wednesday night than eat an overpriced meal in a dimly lit restaurant with 100 other chattering couples tonight. And I'd rather find a note taped to the bathroom mirror that reads, "you make me happy" than a forced, overwrought declaration of undying love.
We have bought into such a hyped up image of love. It isn't always candlelight dinners, roses and diamonds. For me, the most beautiful love is as simple as choosing to be with someone who sees you as the person you are and who chooses to be with you too.
So, if you really love, tell me on February 15th!
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Fortunately I have a spouse that thinks the same way - we love each other every day of the year. It's sweet to have a dedicated day and all but I would rather know I am with the right guy all year long!
This is the first decent V-Day, I've had in a loooong time. I'll enjoy this one...but I still agree with you. Feb 14th is for suckers! :)
I completely agree that valentine's day should not be the only day you tell The One You Love your feelings. But in real life, we are all busy. We promise to "have lunch" and never do. We jot downn notes to ourselves to "Call Sue" and still forget. For decades, I've made and sent valentines every year not just to my significant other, but to family and friends, especially old friends I still love but rarely talk to, simply because our lives have taken us in such different directions. Valentine's Day is a moment to remember how important friends like this can be - and to let them know you still treasure them in your life.
Abigail,
I couldn't agree more - life gets busy and we forget to do all of those little things we intend to do. A few years ago, after offering belated birthday greetings to a group of friends, the conversation turned to a challenge to actually do those little things we think about in the moment rather than waiting. It's not always easy - but technology has given us an edge. We forward articles to friends and colleagues, jot email introductions to people who should know each other and the like...I still forget birthdays, but you are right, there is always a way to let people know you treasure them.
Nicolette Pizzitola | Compass Point Associates, LLC | www.compasspointassociates.org | revolutionme.com
I agree Abigail that sometimes it is nice to have a day to remember your loved one / friends and show them you care. However, i think we use days like vday and birthdays as a crutch so that we aren't forced to reinforce these ideas in our daily lives. Lets focus on telling that special person you love them everyday not just on feb 14th.
..to go to the beach at night with Sappho, a bottle of champagne, and some classical piano in the background....it's a tolerable reminder to do more randomly romantic things throughout the year. Yup, I enjoyed this one!
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