So, I’m a girl, and I dislike Valentine’s Day. It’s not because I am single, promise.
I think it’s stupid that people have to “suprise” and do something special for their partner.
First off, it’s not a surprise if it’s a set day. I mean, you might not know what your partner has planned, but you know something is going to happen. See, I am going to assume that I will get a diamond sometime during the night. I love diamonds, and a girl’s got to dream big.
But if my partner doesn’t get me a diamond, it will be a huge let down. Yes, I have high expectations. If someone tells me they are surprising me, it better be a huge surprise because half of the surprise is not knowing that something will happen.
Second, restaurants have couple dinners. At some places, the menu is all special. I am not one of the people who likes change. So, if a place doesn’t have what I ususally get, then I will be pretty bummed. Or if anything is like the movies, some high-end restaurants try to sit as many people as it can, which makes seating almost too close and personal. The restaurant might also have a “couple’s dinner,” where people reserve spots, and when they walk in a dinner is already waiting for them. Hi, thanks, but I like thinking I can use my head every now-and-then.
Third, flowers are ridiculously expensive around that time, especially roses (which is what should be bought, boys). Stores raise it’s prices because it knows people are going out want to treat their significant other well, which goes to my final reason.
Why aren’t people treating their loved ones like that throughout the year? Why is it one “special” day? I would much rather my guy leave me a single rose in my car on a bad day than spending a million dollars on a dozen roses on Valentine’s Day.
It’s just a day where most stores and restaurants make money off a holiday. I know it’s cheesy, but even finding things people can do it themselves can make the day special.
If you really care about someone, every day should be surprsing, not just a set day when the world tells you to.
