Valentines' Day is one of the most dreaded "holidays" of the year. I don't even think it is a real holiday. It is the most pathetic Hallmark holiday there is. It is just to boost sales of cards and chocolates and flowers. Maybe jewelry too. Fuck if I know or care. I think Valentines' Day is the dumbest holiday there is ever. I have been single and in a relationship on the day and it doesn't matter, I still think it is stupid.
All the day does it put pressure on people and make people feel bad about themselves. To everyone single, it is just a day to acknowledge they are alone. And to try to find someone willing to be their valentine-- whether this means going on a date, exchanging chocolates, or just hanging out together. And if they can't find anyone, they can watch a sappy rom com all by themselves. Doesn't that sound like an exhilarating day? Even when you claim you don't care about the day, you still are secretly cursing every couple you see holding hands and thinking to yourself Get a fucking room already. In some cases it has been shouted (by me).
Then for the people in relationships: why the fuck do they need to exchange gifts? It's like Hey. Here's my effort for the year since the people have decided to just name one day to be romantic. Just like with Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day. Why do you need a special to day to show someone you care? Just be awesome all the time instead of just once. So much pressure is then put on a guy to make sure that he is so romantic and plan an adorable date. Is it really that important to go out to a fancy dinner? No it isn't. No need to waste money on that. Just go out some other time. You won't have to put in a reservation or wait an extended period of time to be seated.
I mean I understand having a (Hallmark) day to celebrate someone like your mom. Shower her with love and praise (assuming your mom didn't beat you or anything like that. If she did, my sympathies). But a day to celebrate being in a relationship? Or Romance? Cheesy alert: Shouldn't you celebrate that everyday just like you should celebrate each day of life? No need to rub it in everyones' face.
Also, this is not a day that allows PDA to become acceptable. You cannot start making out in the middle of the sidewalk or start feeling each other up. Great. We get it. Now get the fuck away before my eyes burn out.
The only good thing about Valentines' Day was back in elementary school when we made mailboxes and had a party and everyone gave each other candy. Because we were young and dumbasses we didn't really get the whole love thing. V-Day is just an exploitation of the American consumeristic lifestyle of how we always need material possessions (presents) and how we love to eat (chocolate/candy) and things that show off wealth or are glittery (jewelry). Basically, it's a girls day. But only for girls in relationships. Because what do guys get? Blown if they're lucky.
