Valentine’s Day has become too commercialized over the years. Valentine’s Day used to be very simplistic; exchanging love letters amongst couples, nothing more and nothing less. Valentine’s Day has evolved and changed drastically over the years since Saint Valentine graced the world with his presence.
In today’s society, Valentine’s Day has been taken to a whole new level, overpriced flowers, chocolates, diamonds, romantic weekends away and candle lit dinners. The average American spends $100 dollars alone on a gift for their significant other. It seems like even through the rough economic crisis, Valentine’s Day has not suffered in the least when it comes to buying extravagant gifts for one's significant other.
What I don’t understand is why Americans focus on one single day to prove their love to one another? It's almost like this day is reconciliation for all mistakes made through out the year. Valentine’s Day is overrated and takes away the truest aspect of love; spontaneity.
There are many ways in which loved ones can show their love without spending a lot of money. For example, one could have a romantic night at home with no electronics, a candle lit dinner for two and a fire in the fireplace. One can also create a Valentine’s card made with love instead of Hallmark’s version of love. By taking out the commercialism of Valentine’s Day one can save money as well as show how much they truly love their significant other.
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I believe you are exactly right. People think they do a good job to show their love just by spending a bunch of money on one day of the year. It shouldn't be about spending money on one certain day. If love really exists, you should show this significant other constantly how you feel.
ReplyDeleteWhat if im a shitty husband... i just use vday to spend a bunch of money and make up for my crappiness. What am i sposed to do now huh?
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