Valentines is coming!

Hi Guys!

So now we're in February and Valentines day is looming I thought I create a post about the day that centres around love and affection. Oh and that I think it is completely pointless!

Bobby and I have been together for over 3 years now and haven't celebrated the day once!

The reason being that I feel that I love him (and he me) every single day. I show him and tell him how much I love him everyday not just once a year. Valentines day has become extremely corporate and exists purely to make money out of the head-over-heels. Cute teddies, I love you hearts, huge cards and now even the expectation of expensive jewellery and other gifts. 

I just don't understand why people spend and spend, year after year, their hard earned money on a gift and a card that tells the person their with how much they love them. 

Instead of spending ridiculous amounts for Valentines why not just find experiences to enjoy together on anniversaries. Days that actually mean something to your relationship.

Then on the flip side of the day, you get the people that are single. That can't escape the commercialism of Valentines day. That are constantly reminded that they are single and haven't yet found the person that they can be happy with. What about them? What about the depression it causes and in extreme circumstances the cases of suicide!

I know that for the people in love this day can be magical and romantic but so can any other day of the year. You can't rely on one day to keep the romance and intimacy in a relationship. Real relationships require dedication and sacrifice. 

Trust me they aren't all I love you hearts and expensive jewellery!

How do you feel about Valentines day?

Stay safe.

Paige 

xo