An Alternative to hearts and flowers?
Well here we go again the countdown began a good few weeks ago now and the pressure has built to the point of red rose frenzy. I have have mixed views on Valentine's day: at it's best it can be a lovely opportunity to take some time out to appreciate someone you love at it's worse it can be depressing, sad and lonely for some.
For those in a relationship it's all good... or is it, what to buy , where to go , can you get a loan to cover the exorbitant price of the odd rose or two, will that restaurant that costs twice the price of any other night serve food that tastes twice as good?
For those not attached the race is on to find a boyfriend/girlfriend in time for 14th February.
The pressure created by the media to be in the 'perfect' relationship is building every day and working in the field I do I hear a lot of people getting worked up towards the big/dreaded day! The focus on the 14th February almost becomes the be all and end all , if it is not 'just right' then he/she clearly doesn't love you. We forget of course that relationships are seldom perfect and even less frequently exactly how they look from the outside
I consider myself to be a bit of a romantic at heart but my feelings on Valentines Day are a little on the skeptical side I have to say. The overall feel of it seems to be superficial to me, my view is be kind and generous to those you love (and those you don't particularly like too if you have it in you) everyday not just on 14th February this is the path to real joy not a one day flash in the pan.
In any case I wish you all a wonderful day be it hearts and flowers or something a little different.
Lots of love to everyone x
The pressure created by the media to be in the 'perfect' relationship is building every day and working in the field I do I hear a lot of people getting worked up towards the big/dreaded day! The focus on the 14th February almost becomes the be all and end all , if it is not 'just right' then he/she clearly doesn't love you. We forget of course that relationships are seldom perfect and even less frequently exactly how they look from the outside
I consider myself to be a bit of a romantic at heart but my feelings on Valentines Day are a little on the skeptical side I have to say. The overall feel of it seems to be superficial to me, my view is be kind and generous to those you love (and those you don't particularly like too if you have it in you) everyday not just on 14th February this is the path to real joy not a one day flash in the pan.
In any case I wish you all a wonderful day be it hearts and flowers or something a little different.
Lots of love to everyone x
so very true, love does come too us when we least expect it and from people you wouldn't normally expect it from. I never go over board with this special day i think for kids and elderly people its fun. Im not an over romantic person or so i think but it is nice too receive something special when not expecting it xx
ReplyDeleteI agree Lisa, the trick is not to put too much pressure on ourselves I think x
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