People that are single always seem to believe that Valentine's day is a time that makes you feel down and sad because you arent in a relationship but why? Why does it make them feel this way? I believe that when you are single it is a chance to show your love and appreciation to the people who love you or to practice loving yourself. In a relationship Valentine's day feels like a pressure to act a certain way, to buy gifts and cards and go on dates just for that one day. For me I would rather feel loved all year round, have gifts and cards when its a surprise or an occasion and I would rather go on dates on random days. For me it holds anxiety of having to act like someone else for the day. I have a very love/hate relationship with the day.
Last year I decided to not only show my appreciation to my boyfriend but I also decided that my best friend how much she means to me. I bought her a card that had no relevance to valentine's day and wrote why she is important to me also I spent the day with her. This year I have done the same. I have brought her a card that is full of uplifting things that come from my heart however I won't be spending the day with her and I just want her to l know that just because I am with my partner does not mean that she is alone. I dont want her to feel sorry for herself. I want her to know that I love her (I wish that was enough).
This day is for loved ones... but it is also a time to love yourself start looking at the people or things that mean most to you. No matter what day it is spread some love and God knows that's what everyone needs with such misery and sadness in the world.
On Friday I will do a post on how I spent Valentine's Day. I want you to have an amazing day no matter how you spend it.
I love you.
Love Emily xoxoxo
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