As with the last 7 years, Valentine's Day is not going to be fanciful tomorrow. Simplicity is key. It should be an everyday affair, not a once-a-year sudden expression of emotions and Love.
Yet I admit, we feel "obliged" to spend the day with each other. Otherwise, who? Not that easy to shake off social conventions and neglect the partner on Cupid Day.
And one day, we might find ourselves on the other side of the fence. When the number of people that celebrate Valentine's Day becomes negligible, we find ourselves changing our mind about being part of it. It's like an obsession, trying too hard to be different.
My exception? Well, I am a fan of all "cliche" weddings. The hotel wedding banquet, the photos, decor, ten-course menu, friends, family... ... They come at a cost too so there are increasingly more people who think they are unnecessary spendings but to me, they are all worthwhile. I truly enjoy myself at weddings, no matter how templated they are.
