Valentine's Day

February 14, the day of love, known as Valentine’s Day, will soon be here. The only reason I know this is because of the number of advertisements played on the radio, television, and Internet. My question is, why do people need a specific day to show their loved ones how much they care? Honestly, you almost have to do something, show in some way that this person in your life is so special to you, because if you do not, it’s almost certain an argument will start. Which in turn will make the couple resent each other on the day where love supposedly knows no end. In my opinion, if Valentine’s Day were to disappear I do not think I would mind. I would much rather be surprised with a bouquet of roses, on a random day, where the intent of the gesture is 100% genuine and out of love. Not to say that no one has that same gesture on that day, I’m sure most people do. This day, Valentine’s Day, has become so commercialized, it is almost too much to handle. I received an email a couple of days ago advertising red and pink shoes for that “special someone.” Really? All I could do was laugh. Think about it, a couple goes out to a extravagant restaurant, dim lights, very romantic setting, everything a girl could ask for on Valentine’s Day night. Her man gets on one knee confesses his unconditional love for her, and then pulls out a pink pair of tennis shoes. I am shoe fanatic, and even I would be a little confused with the gift. Why would someone ever think that shoes would be an object of value on the day where most woman are expecting jewelry, or flowers. Why do you have give flowers, or jewelry to someone on that day anyway though? People spend their entire lives looking for someone to fill this empty, lonely feeling, a feeling no one should have, and it’s scary to think about. What if I don’t find that person I cannot live without? What if I end up in a mediocre relationship just so I’m not alone? So once you’ve met someone that takes your breath away, why not show it as much as you can? Why not take advantage of what you have? On the other hand, once a person has found what they feel is their soul mate, a special day might be nice to have. Realistically, a comfort zone is found between two people that are in love, I wouldn’t say things get boring, but I’m sure a pattern or consistency starts to form in the relationship, not at all saying that it’s bad. Personally, I think it’s great to feel totally comfortable around someone. Looking at this holiday from another perspective, I could see where couples would enjoy it, but this day just is not for me. I just don’t think I need a certain day to tell the person I love the most that I, do in fact, love them. I’ll make sure to do that the other 364 days of the year.