The Spectrum

Issue date: 2/10/05 Section: He Said... She Said...

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Valentines Day means different things to different couples and its significance will vary with each relationship. There are only two arguments I have against Valentines Day.
First, the day has become overly commercialized and could be called the Hallmark holiday. Jewelry, perfume and chocolates have become the focus of the holiday while love and romance have lost their importance. Couples need to remember that it is not about gifts and presents; it is about the celebration of love.
Secondly, if a couple is in love and devoted to each other then they should not need a designated day to be sweet and romantic. A successful relationship takes work and effort from both sides. Each person should be putting in this kind of effort on a regular basis not just on an annual holiday.
However, if she wants Valentines Day to be a big deal, then it has to be a big deal, because lets face it, a happy girlfriend will make a happy relationship. She deserves it for all the great things she has done for you. This is an opportunity to show her how much you care and how much she means to you.
Furthermore, it is an opportunity to celebrate your relationship. Year round a couple puts in countless hours working at and fortifying their relationship and this a day to celebrate that success. Both people deserve this celebration because maintaining a successful relationship is hard work.
Overall, couples should celebrate their love and show their feelings year round not just on a holiday. Commercialization of the holiday should be avoided and remember that the focus should be your significant other not the gifts. Show you girlfriend or boyfriend that you love them and build strong bonds year round and on Valentines Day.

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