Some people love this holiday. Some people don't. I think that love should be the foremost thought on everyone's mind EVERY day.
I don't understand the reason to celebrate one day a year, if you are being loved every day by someone. It doesn't have to be a "special someone" it could be just appreciating that there is a God that loves you more than any human being could. It could be your children, your friends, your family.
There are very few people in this world who don't have at least one person that loves them.
Let me take a minute to break it down just a bit.
Romantic love -
Ladies, this is for you. Love your man for everything that he does for you on a daily basis and make a big deal about it all of the time. It's easy to complain and worry. It's easy to expect great things on this one day. But don't. Being content in your relationship and loving your man before everyone but God should be your daily life, even in the middle of trouble a smile and patience can go a long way. If you want to gift him. Gift him with telling him how amazing he is or doing something little that you could do later on and he would appreciate it just as much.
Men - Do women love flowers? dinner out? a night without the kids? a weekend away just the two of you? Yes. But romance is what SHE likes. Even if that is burgers grilled at home and a movie or dinner at a cheap coffee house with vegetarian local food. Don't break the bank on it. Again, flowers are way more fun when you aren't expecting them than when you are. Or do something that she's been asking you to do that you just didn't feel like doing. Clean out the garage, finish painting that room, fix the plumbing in the laundry room. Whatever it is that she wants most, sacrifice and give it to her.
Singles - Treat yourself to a day with your best friend and celebrate the relationship that you have. Don't let people box you into a stereotype and make you think that you have to have a "significant other" to enjoy a day of love. We are all so busy that planning a guy or girls day could be just what you need. Or spend time with your family, be that grandma, mom and dad, brothers or sisters. Love is God and love is always a good thing.
Kids- You have so many people in your life that love you and do special things for you. I know that in elementary school everyone gets a valentine, but go further than that. Do the dishes for your parents/parent, choose not to argue with them, choose to love the people around you and be a giver without expectations of reward.
Everyone should feel loved every day. If you want this day to be special then go for it! But I think that every day should be valentine's day. Full of love and giving, and should be love in all directions.
Happy early Valentine's Day!!!!!!!
K
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