I wouldn't want to mislead you here. I have no personal sad story to account for my abhorrence of Valentine's Day. My heart has not been tromped upon for many years. I am married to a wonderful man who shows me his love in hundreds of little ways every day.
But every February when Valentine's Day seems to glow neon pink on my calendar, I wish it would just go away. Couldn't we all just ignore it for once? I have too many friends who are widowed, divorced, living in nursing homes, still unwillingly single, or otherwise going it alone who really don't need...
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I Hate Valentine's Day
Exactly, Red. It's the whole obligation thing I can't stand. And Notumbus, thanks for your vote of agreement. I appreciate both of you stopping by. (By the way, something weird happened to my title and it ended up just one word. I've revised it,...
I Hate Valentine's Day
There's nothing like Valentine's Day to make someone feel OBLIGATED to do something 'special' for someone they love. Id prefer you do it because you are feeling it and want to. At least on a birthday it still feels like the celebration is actually for...

