A Letter To The People That Take Valentines Day Too Seriously
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

A Letter To The People That Take Valentines Day Too Seriously

Take it down a few notches.

117
A Letter To The People That Take Valentines Day Too Seriously

To all of the people who take Valentine's Day way too seriously,

First let me start off by saying, happy Valentine's Day! It is the day you have been waiting for. You have had your list of things you want your boyfriend or girlfriend to do for you made for quite a while, and now it is time for it all to come true. Your significant other must get you a certain kind of chocolate, certain flowers, certain balloons and certain gifts or else you might just question your relationship. You share this list of things on Facebook for all of your friends to comment, "OMG same!" Well, my friend, I have a couple of things I would like to talk to you about.

Get rid of your list, and get rid of your unrealistic expectations – this holiday isn't about you or the expensive gifts your significant other will get you. What this holiday is meant to be about is spreading time with your loved one. It's to celebrate your relationship. This is the day to show the person you love just how much you love them. Notice how I never said it's about you?

This day has become less about what you can do for your S/O and more about what they can do for you. I've started to see things from my friends on Facebook about how their "boyfriend better do this" or "my girlfriend better get me this," and then there won't be any posts on February 14. Then the very next day, a change in a relationship status to single.

Was the lack of a $200 giant teddy bear truly too horrendous for you to continue your relationship? No, it wasn't, and that is the type of person that you are looking like. A person that will have a huge fallout because you weren't spoiled enough. Besides, you're most likely in college and so is your significant other, so why would you expect your broke lover to get you something so materialistic that costs them an arm and a leg? Simple answer is you shouldn't.

So please, for everyone's sanity, give it a rest this year. Be happy with your card that has a cute message on the inside, and be happy that you even get to see your lover because not everyone will get the chance to this year. And if you do get that giant, expensive teddy bear or a shiny ring, then congrats! But don't demand it out of the person. In fact, not expecting something that big or extravagant will only make you more excited when you do actually receive it. Go out, have fun and spend time with your love. That is what Valentine's Day is truly about.

Sincerely, the person who would be happy with just a card and a Kit Kat.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
beer on the beach

Summer is hot and humid, and it's almost like summer was made specifically to drink the refreshing, cold, crisp wonderful, delicious, nutritious nectar of the gods. Which is none other than beer; wonderful cold beer. With summer playing peek-a-boo around the corner while we finish up this semester, it's time to discuss the only important part of summer. And if you haven't already guessed, it's beer. There are few things I take more seriously than my beer, in order are: sports... and beer. Here are my favorite summer brews:

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

7 Reasons SoCal Rocks!

75 degrees and sunny, plus, no humidity. I mean do I really need to say more?

1278
woman in black and white long sleeve shirt carrying girl in red jacket in Venice beach
Photo by Jeff Hopper on Unsplash

SoCal summers are the best summers by far, and honestly, no argument is needed. But, if you aren't sure why SoCal summers are the best, here are 7 reasons why!

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

25 Lyrics for Selfie Captions

Because let's be honest, we all use lyrics.

53676
woman takes a selfie for social media
Pixabay

Sometimes you can't think of the perfect caption for your Instagram post. I love using lyrics as my captions because there's so many great lines in songs that just seem to fit in the moment. Here are some lyrics that could work for your selfie or pictures of you with your friends!

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Bruce Springsteen's Top 7 Lyrics

Everything Bruce says in his classic rock songs.

20140
bruce springsteen album cover born in the usa

Anyone who was born and raised in New Jersey (or anywhere really) knows of Bruce Springsteen, whether or not they like him is a whole other situation. I hope that his hundreds of classic rock songs and famous high energy performances, even in his sixties he can put on better concerts than people half his age, are at least recognizable to people of all ages. Love him or hate him (I identify with the former) you have to admit that some of his songs and interviews have inspirational quotes and lyrics.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

New England Summers Are The BEST Summers

Why you should spend your next summer in New England.

4459
Marconi Beach

Three years ago, I chose to attend college in Philadelphia, approximately 360 miles away from my small town in New Hampshire. I have learned many valuable lessons away from home, and have thoroughly enjoyed my time spent in Pennsylvania. One thing that my experience has taught me, however, is that it is absolutely impossible to beat a New England summer.

You cannot beat the beach. Believe it or not (which many people may not), New England has a long and beautiful coastline. Most of my high school summers were spent sitting on the Wall at Hampton Beach, getting sunburnt and eating Acai bowls from The Secret Spot. The Wall was the place to be both during the day and at night. We begin our days there with a KB's bagel and coffee, and end them with pizza and ice cream. It’s not a New England summer without that 4 p.m. text from someone, “Who wants to meet at the Wall tonight?” Nighttime is for Tripoli’s Pizza, the sound of waves, and wishes on shooting stars. Wednesday nights are especially important, as those are the nights that Hampton Beach sets off the weekly firework display.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments