As they lay in bed together with their limbs all inter-twined, she looked at him and said, “dear, can I ask you a question?”
“Of course, I am an open book to you my dear” he said.
You had mentioned that you really did not like nor believe in the ‘commercialized’ Valentines day. Yet you spent so much time thinking through this day to make it a special day for me?
He replied. “You are right, I am not too fond of Valentines day, but you are and that is all that matters to me.”
Valentine’s day is about expressing your love to others. Make this a special day for someone.
Remember, it is the small thoughtful actions that have the greatest impact in peoples lives.
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I have the exact same views about the day. I think its commercial and a constructed holiday to highlight things that should be done several times out the year … but whenever I’m with someone on the holiday … I always dig deep to make it special.
In turn, that is what makes you special as a person.
In the end, if we chose to commit to someone, we chose to commit to making them feel special.
Fred Sarkari
I’m sorry to hear that you don’t take any and every opportunity to shower those you love with love, including those “designated” ones. Sometimes, it’s these commercialized occassions that make some people slow down for one day out of thier crazy lives to set aside time for that person who loves them…it’s ok to love Valentines Day folks…that’s what it was intended for
Nice sentiment. I think a good majority of people want to do something nice for their significant other on this day. It would be really interesting to find out what the major motivating factor is…sincere appreciation or fear of what will happen by not doing anything at all…
Michael, you made my day. I laughed so hard when I read your comment. You are so right in asking a question that most would not be a man (person) enough to ask.
You are absolutely right, most want to do something nice for their partner in order to make them feel special.
The question is why do most do nothing? And most of those that do something, feel like it is a hassle yet do it any way as they feel the consequence of doing nothing will be a far greater hassle.
I believe it has a lot to do with appreciation and expectation. Not only is there a lot of expected pressure (more so for the men) to out perform what was done in the past but it also has a lot to do with not feeling appreciated for what has been done.
I could be wrong on this comment – But to me it seems like it has become a one way street – why does it seem like it is expected for the men to go over and beyond to dazzle the woman but not reciprocated?
Hello Lorreana,
I hope you do not mean me when you say “I’m sorry to hear that YOU don’t take any and every opportunity…”
The message is that it should be embraced, be it commercialized or not. The environment and occasions are irrelevant, what matters is the fact that it is important to the other person.
In turn, I absolutely agree with you. Life is too short to let such opportunities pass us by.
There are so many people out there that would die for the opportunity to love and be loved. When we have it in our grasp we ignore the true essence of it all.
Great note, Fred – My opinion is that it should be a two way street, and celebrated many days of the year, not just on Valentine Day. A relationship is more rewarding when both feel special to the other!
Hi Sarah,
Short and sweet. It is so true. Unfortunately we make things so complicated in our relationships.
She likes Valentine’s day – you do something thoughtful and make her feel like a princess – she appreciates what you did – you feel special and life goes on its marry little road.