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Romance/Love: February 17, 2016 Issue [#7488]

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 This week: Valentine's Day is What You Make It
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Hello! My name is Crys-not really here Author IconMail Icon. Welcome to this week's Romance/Love Newsletter. Valentine's Day just passed, so I thought today I'd address the dram surrounding the holiday.


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Valentine's Day is What You Make It




This year, I've seen an increase of women on Facebook complaining about how stupid Valentine's Day is. I get it, ladies, I really do. Even as a child, I felt left out of the holiday of pink and red hearts. I always felt it was artificial to give everyone in my class warm sentiments regardless of how I felt about them, and on the rare occasion when I gave a boy I liked a special heart, he usually ignored my advances. As an adult, I spent a lot of time in a long-distance relationship, not knowing when or where Valentine's Day would take place. I've dated boys who wouldn't know romance if it hit them in the face. Even now, in a committed relationship to a wonderful man, Valentine's Day can be ho-hum simply because we are busy with the responsibilities of adulthood. But I'm here today to tell you that there's no reason to cry into your chocolates on Valentine's Day, no matter your relationship status.

Valentine's Day is what you make it, plain and simple. Just like every day of your life is what you make it. Sure, I expect special things on Valentine's Day. This year, my boyfriend and I saw a matinee of a musical and ate an early dinner at a modestly-priced restaurant. In years past, we've eaten at hot dog places (where we had our first date), and just chilled in front of the TV. I expect time together with my partner on Valentine's Day, but beyond that, what else do I need? Flowers are nice; chocolates are nicer, but all that's required is love.

Single ladies: I've been there too. I spent every day of the first 22 years of my life identifying as single. In my teens and early 20's, it was incredibly hard to see other women going on dates, getting flowers, and especially eating expensive chocolates (*Wink*). TV commercials and society in general tell us on a near-daily basis that we need a man to be whole, and that that man needs to pamper us, especially on Valentine's Day. I know it can be hard to be alone on Valentine's Day. Again, I repeat: Valentine's Day is what you make it. Use the day to be selfish and do whatever you want to do, without the added opinion of another person. You deserve it. Take yourself out, buy yourself flowers, tell yourself you're beautiful. Open your own car door (you're going to do that one anyway!) and take yourself to a movie. Wallow in self-pity with a bunch of chocolates if you must, but remember you can't take that back when it's over. You can't take any day back in life. Is it worth it to waste a perfectly good day feeling sorry for yourself? After all, love is all around you, every day of the year, even without the heart-shaped cards and candy.

Note: I wrote this newsletter from the point of view of a straight female because that's what I know best, but the same advice applies to all genders and sexual orientations as well!


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