How Valentine’s Day Can Hurt
An insightful blogger once blogged, “One of the problems with Valentine’s Day is that for a holiday so bent on love as its theme, it sure does hurt a lot.”
I think men have very good reasons to fear Valentine’s Day. A few weeks ago, I read that in a huge national survey, it was discovered men were prone to make the big Valentine’s Day mistake of not celebrating just because when his other half says “it’s just a commercial event”, he thought she meant what she said.
Thanks to the roses and the love note, I will love you forever.
I imagine a lot of arguments and break ups must have occurred on the day of romance itself. A whole movie can be written just based on the bloopers men makes on Valentine’s Day.
Singles have very good reasons to fear Valentine’s Day too. I’m not sure if singles might dread the day more than they dread family gatherings on CNY or Hari Raya when you get shot with the “So when are you going to settle down?” question. Singles should wear ear plugs on such events.
I have very good reasons to fear Valentine’s Day. What if my expectation is too high? What if there is no celebration at all? What if the celebration turns out to be a dismal foreboding event? How much should I give to reciprocate what I receive on Valentine’s Day?
I like what Fergie said while being interviewed on the red carpet of the 2008 Grammy Awards, that she is just glad to be able to be with him on Valentine’s Day. She appreciates such a simple thing as his presence because with all her touring and all his touring, it is a miracle that they can meet at all.
I get what she means. It means my Valentine’s Day have already started. I’m back in Singapore again and I am so glad to be here.
Hello Singaporeans, see you at the Slingers later! *grin*
