Chocolate, flowers, dinner...it's all so empty. Seriously, who really gets happy about these holidays anymore? What once was a time for people to come together and celebrate their love for each other is now just another day to groan and dread...
It should be said that I love my honey and appreciate every little thing he does for me...on any day OTHER than today...
My honey made me happy, I suppose. He played all the right cards, dinner, chocolate, lots of the requisite "I love you" floating about (and I gave him a card and chocolate), but deep down, I don't think either one of us was having a good time. I mean, we could have been eating the same dinner at home for about half the price. And we would've been comfortable in our jammies, laughing at each others silliness. Honestly? I feel more "Valentine-y" with my honey on just about any day that isn't today.
We didn't talk about it much, but we could both feel it. It's just such a forced feeling...that commercialization, that Hallmark-y feeling, that state of mind when something just isn't natural anymore. I'll be glad when today is over and we can just get back to loving each other with no pressure.
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You are right, the other 364 days are the most important days. And someday, you will say that out loud near your honey, and you can stay home on V-day. In your jammies, eating what you like, and get a movie or two for the evening.
You will find it so much more rewarding... and he will breath a deep sign of relief, when he finds out you think the same as he does.
I hear ya! We've kind of abandoned the "traditional" Valentine's Day stuff in favor of making gestures that mean something to us personally. Like a nice long game of Scrabble while we watch a movie, or a family picnic (weather permitting). This year, I popped in on Paul at work with a basket of all his favorite goodies--Pringles, beef jerky, Whoppers, Henry Weinhard's root beer. He gifted me with a wonderful massage after the kids went to bed that lasted the entire length of a Norah Jones CD...lol! It was definitely better than chocolate. :)
Enjoy your 364 days of amazing love, Jules! I'd rather have that than all the Kay Jewelry in the world. :)
I still like giving gifts on V-day. I make sure the gf thinks I've downplayed it the whole time, and surprise her with something.
Well said, I'm constantly astounded by what this date does to people's mindsets.
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