I just read Cherie’s article about not celebrating Valentine’s Day and I wanted to share the alternative way that my family celebrates the infamous February 14. I completely agree that a boyfriend who feels obligated to buy you a cheesy teddy bear attached to flowers and chocolates just doesn’t really feel that great. Some girls probably love it, but I’ve just never been that into it. We all know that no guy (no matter how loving) really wants to go shopping for a plush teddy bear holding a plush heart…and it will probably just turn into a dog toy anyways.
While Valentine’s Day is not a romantic day for me, it is a day to remember the people in my life who I love! A special day that can only be celebrated by people in romantic relationships doesn’t really make sense, but everyone in the world has family and friends who they really love and care about.
This year if you want an alternative to the romantic idea of Valentine’s Day, instead focus on the “love” aspect and how it relates to special people in your life. Make phone calls or send emails (or even those old-fashioned handmade paper Valentines!) to the people in your life who are special to you. Make a special effort to put your feelings into words and remind them that you hold them close to your heart. It might sound cheesy, but you always get more sentimental than you think you will when you are expressing your feelings towards your closest family members and friends.
But most importantly, if you don’t feel it, don’t force it! Just like the heart-wielding teddy gift, don’t feel obligated to send something that has no meaning. Any day can be your special day to express your feelings to the people in your life who you care most about, and February 14 just might not be the right day for you.
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