Personally I don't really mind it. I don't agree with spending huge amounts of money on extravagant gifts but I do think it is nice (if you're in a relationship) to celebrate it in some way.
A few years ago my good university friend asked me,
"Soph, how much do you think I should spend on Valentine's Day?"
"Oh, £20 at the most," I replied.
"Oh, I've spent £200, for a hotel room in London and tickets to see the Lion King," she said.
Cue my shocked face. Now as much as I love my friend, this is WAY OVER THE TOP!
You don't have to spend a fortune on proving your love to someone and you really shouldn't have to either. Doesn't everyone always say, 'it's the little things in life that count'. Personally, I will get my partner a card and suggest that we do something together, be it the cinema or dinner out. Saying that, it is our anniversary on February 1st and then his birthday a week after, so funds might be a bit low.
I 100% agree with people who say that we should show our love for our boyfriend/girlfriend all throughout the year but Valentine's Day gives us the perfect excuse to make an actual effort. I do think it's important to have regular 'dates' with your partner, so love it or loathe it you might as well use Valentine's day as the perfect excuse for one of these date nights.
Go out for a meal, go to the cinema or just stay in and cook a romantic meal, whatever you do you should definitely use Valentine's Day to your advantage.
So...Valetine's Day, do you love it or loathe it?
Below is a cute/soppy quote that I think is always good to remember when it comes to relationships.
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