I thought this symbol up on the front page of "Google.com" was indicative of the massive social push to remind us all that today is Valentine's Day. Talk about a commodified holiday.So I went into a certain store that I very, very rarely frequent (and I only went there because someone asked me to do so), and I was simply overwhelmed by the constructed pressure to spend for Valentine's Day.
As seen in the pictures, below, there is an unlimited number of ways to show your sweetheart how much you love him/her on this specific day. Just buy away! Don't worry so much about how you treat him/her the other days of the year. I mean, one shows love through the dollar on certain days (Valentine's, anniversaries, etc.), not through other behavioral actions, right?
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My wife and I don't really celebrate V day. I love her everyday of the year and I make sure I show her.
ReplyDeleteThakns for the comment! Yeah, V day just seems a bit too commercialized and therefore, superficial.
DeleteDitto. V-Day is just another "Hallmark Holiday" in our eyes.
ReplyDeleteWhen our kids were in elementary school, we had to invest some $$$ in the day, since there was a lot of direct social pressure on them to participate in classroom rituals (class parties, creating/decorating V-Day boxes, exchanging cards and treats). Now that they're adults, however, we're free (once again) to ignore the "holiday."
Like aedgarw and wife, our love is shown year round. For example, my husband brings me coffee in bed each morning. This means waaaaay more to me than generic gifts, given in response to commercial cues.
Agreed, daily interaction, attention, and caring means so much more and is more indicative of true love.
DeleteI find it ironic how gender roles play such an intricate role in the "holiday" for adults. Men are expected to purchase expensive junk (material things), and in return women are supposed to have sex with them. Payment for sex; sounds a lot another kind of behavior if you ask me. Has absolutely nothing to do with loving someone. Love means respect and seeing the other as an equal. Cooperation and communication is key to a healthy relationship. Not candy and lingerie.
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