Valentine’s Day Is Overrated: Here’s Why Love Shouldn’t Be a One-Day Event
Valentine’s Day. The one day a year when stores convince you that love is measured in heart-shaped chocolates, overpriced flowers, and a dinner reservation you had to book three months ago. Don’t get me wrong—I’m all for romance, but do we really need a designated day to remind us to be thoughtful partners?
Let’s be real. If you only show your love on February 14th, you might be doing it wrong.
Love Is a 365-Day Commitment, Not a One-Day Sale
Imagine if we treated other important relationships the way we treat Valentine’s Day. What if you told your best friend, “Hey, I appreciate you, but only on this one day in February. The rest of the year? Meh.” That wouldn’t fly, right? So why do we do it in our romantic relationships?
Real love isn’t about grand gestures on a single day; it’s about the small, consistent acts of kindness throughout the year. It’s remembering how they take their coffee, sending a “thinking of you” text on a random Tuesday, or grabbing their favorite snack just because.
The Retail Industry Is Laughing All the Way to the Bank
Let’s talk about the real MVP of Valentine’s Day: big-box retailers. They have mastered the art of making you feel guilty if you don’t participate. Forgot to get flowers? Oh no, now you’re the worst partner ever! Didn’t drop $100 on dinner? Looks like you don’t love them enough! Meanwhile, companies rake in billions while you scramble to prove your devotion with a teddy bear that will end up in the back of the closet by March.
If love is about meaningful connection, why are we letting greeting card companies dictate how we express it?
Let’s Redefine Romance
Instead of pouring all your effort into one Hallmark-endorsed holiday, try loving out loud all year long:
❤️ Leave a sticky note on the bathroom mirror with a sweet message.
❤️ Make their favorite meal on a random night—not just on anniversaries.
❤️ Plan spontaneous date nights (bonus points if they don’t require a reservation made in December).
❤️ Support their dreams, celebrate their wins, and be their safe space when things get tough.
A single day of chocolates and roses will never hold as much weight as the love and effort you show every day.
Celebrate Love on YOUR Terms
Now, if you love Valentine’s Day, by all means, enjoy it! Go out, indulge in the fancy dinner, and embrace the romance. But if the whole thing feels a little forced, give yourself permission to ditch the pressure.
Because the truth is, love isn’t something you schedule—it’s something you live. Every single day.
Now, go forth and love boldly, often, and unapologetically—even when there’s no half-off candy waiting for you the next morning. ❤️
