My honest opinion about Valentine's Day
I'm quite split about it. Have always been... but not because of the fact that I've been single or not but mainly because my idea of Valentine's day never seem to match anyone elses...and well. Sorry, but I do prefer mine.
I didn't use to be bitter about it. I didn't really use to care about it at all.. for me it has been another day in the week however people keep putting expectiations on it. People keep reminding me of it
"oooh if you're single it's the most miserable day of the year because all couples are extra cute blablabla" - As a person who has celebrated plenty of Valetines single... not really. But if you keep reminding me about how miserable the day is then yeah! guess what, like magic I feel quite like shit and am gonna hate the day.
For me Valentine's day isn't about couples persey... it's about love in general. You know the classical idea of your friends and family. In Sweden we call it "All Hearts Day" and I think it's more applicable to my idea. Then yes, I do't mind then if couples have a night together (if you think about it I'm sure they do other times of the year and no one so much as thinks twice about it)
I know that a lot of people read this and think "what do you know, you're not single" WELL... I think after 20 single valentine's days I sort of have my idea thought out... and nothing has changed. I never envied the people that went out with their partner. I enjoyed a quiet night at home instead.
I do think Valentines is over commercialised and I do think it's just a day that puts unwanted pressure on people. So many of my friends male and female have told me that when a girl says "no thanks, lets not do presents" they are lying... erhm.. I'm not. I'd like to spend time together.. time is all I really would like, stuff? not the highest on my priority list. When did all that get mixed with expencive jewlery? all I know is that: I've been away from my Boyfriend for a few days, Valentines day or not I would have spent the night with him.
Nope. I am really divided about it. A part of me like that we have a day just for love, but a part of me hate that that love has been so damn specified.
As a Single you're not a part of the celebration group - but as a non-single it is not accepted for you to not want to be part of the celebration group (does it make sense?)
urk. oh Well... hopefully this put some clarity for people what I think about it... because I'm tired of explaning myself... and I do know I at times comes across abit all over the place, simply because I am.
Love to you all <3
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