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My (not-so-funny?) Valentine
Valentine’s Day: Love It or Leave It
Valentine’s Day is inescapable online, and everywhere you go. These days, companies acknowledge that Valentine's can be a painful time by asking whether you’d rather not receive Valentine’s promotions.
That is considerate and I suppose a step in the right direction, although it feels like a negative action is required if you want to opt out of their campaigns. Because you are admitting to not being interested, does that mean you’ve given up on love? On companionship? On happiness? Does it make you feel worthless?
And how about those who, regardless of the obligatory presents and cards, feel lucky to have met their soulmate? To be happy? Should they shy away so that others won’t feel left out? Is sharing your feelings, whether negative or positive, bad?
Another aspect of the hype around Valentine’s Day is expectations. Do you need to manage them or feel justified in ‘demanding’ a big gesture? Do you express this or keep it to yourself so you won’t get disappointed?
