I have mixed feelings about Valentine’s Day.
On one hand, I think it’s cute. I like hearts, and pink and red. I like seeing my friends get mushy. It’s enough to give me an “aww” attack!
On the other hand, the day and its sentiments are so indoctrinated into the population. Starting with children, whose valentines signify a popularity contest that leaves many children hurt. Then growing up, they as adults experience that loneliness again if they’re single. And, if they’re in a relationship, they face the ever-building barrage of messages of what they should be giving their sweethearts for the day.
I suspect we can’t have the cute without the indoctrination; we all have to use the holiday imagery to feel like we’re part of something. So I’ll go back to the cute.
Note: This is not me or my husband. It’s just cute.
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