Frankly, I think it’s a conspiracy to send more business to mental health professionals. The day raises expectations so high that they are rarely fulfilled. The person’s hopes, dashed, they break up their relationship and head to the therapist. Just look at the number of questions about love here.
Children have to give cards to everyone in their class. Mothers have to buy the cards. A few people might actually hand make them. Anyone remember doilies? Then there are the flowers and the chocolates, and it’s all supposed to symbolize love.
My wife told me to buy her flowers on Valentines day, her birthday, our anniversary, and Mothers day. I’m glad to know what to do. Plus I get to choose the colors I like, and she has to act as if they are just what she wanted. Or maybe they really are what she wanted.
Then there are the chocolates. For the wife and kids. I get to spend as much as I want to and my wife can’t say anything because it’s for her. Then again, I don’t get anything. But I don’t care. They’ll share. I hope. :)