You know, that one day after Desperation Day

Yesterday, on Facebook, the ever-growing tumor on humanity's face (I have one! <3), I saw a lot of posts about Valentine's Day. Like a lot. Most of them were the traditional ones this time of year: "It's a holiday created by the greeting card companies, MAN" and "Forever Alone!!!!", not to mention the annual list of cards featuring either disturbingly gushy or depressing subject material.

But the one that stood out to me the most was this one. I'm going to pretty up the grammar and cut out here and there, but here's what it said, "And when your boyfriend dislikes you because all of the food he gave you made you fat, then maybe you'll realize that you should treat your girlfriend great every day, not just on a Hallmark created, show them you love them daily."


I understand some of the problems that people have with the day, like the aforementioned, "treat them with love every day!" thing. It's a great idea, in theory. But that also means that we should get rid of Mother's Day, Father's Day, Labor Day, President's Day, MLK Jr. Day, birthdays and all of those other holidays that celebrate  individuals or ideas. Should we get rid of veteran's day because we should appreciate them everyday, not just one day?

No! Of course not! While I don't disagree about treating your partner with respect and affection daily, it's nice to go out of your way once and a while and do something special. Valentine's Day is a great day to remind people how great couples can be.

Now, I speak directly to a certain type of person: the person that directly insults Valentine's Day. Not the ones who make jokes like the one in this title, no, those people are just unfunny. I'm talking about people who bash on those who celebrate it, saying things like, "You know you are celebrating a massacre, right?"

Let these people have their fun. Just because you aren't with somebody on that holiday, doesn't make it crappy. And even if you are with someone, and don't believe in it, don't make everyone else suffer because of it (just your partner). I see it akin to, on someone's birthday, reminding them of the time they spent in the womb and that you are celebrating, "the first time you touched your mom's vagina" (I swear to God I've heard someone say this before)

I've never been in a relationship, certainly not on Valentine's Day. But that doesn't mean I can't let others enjoy it.

Thanks for reading and considering,
-J. Valett