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“Then, like most things, there can be a negotiation around the holiday and perhaps a greater understanding of why or why not Valentine’s Day is important.” 9. Having A Valentine Shouldn’t You feel protected and safe when he's around. You will realize why Valentine's Day is unnecessary. Every single day of your relationship is important. Going out to dinner isn't a special event anymore. You buy each other cute little gifts all the time. He gets you flowers just because its Tuesday and you've already had the worst week ever. Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic love—it’s an opportunity to practice self-love and appreciation. most important relationship you will ever have is the one with yourself. And Valentine's Day isn't all it's cracked up to be. Stephen Chernin/Getty Images . Valentine's Day can be an incredibly expensive holiday to celebrate. Buying expensive jewelry, flowers, and dining “The most important thing is a compatible approach to Valentine’s Day,” says Boodram. “A couple pulling out all of the stops for a big, romantic evening full of surprises isn’t necessarily more successful than one who spends Valentine’s Day cooking at home and watching movies on the couch. This tip from Hensley can save some real headache. “Sometimes in relationships we have to be sacrificial, and just because the holiday isn't important to us, it might really be important to our partners,” she says. Hensley suggests that men in heterosexual relationships consider taking the lead in planning something special for Valentine's Day. This Valentine’s Day, experts encourage you to think beyond one-on-one relationships and reflect on your community and world. Having a commitment to a cause or group builds mental resilience, they added. “We all seek to be understood and validated, especially during difficult times. Love is in the air, and also must be in your wallet. Valentine’s Day is expensive, puts unnecessary pressure on relationships and takes away from the fact that we should show love and appreciation every day, not just on Feb. 14. For those who choose to celebrate Valentine’s Day, it can often be incredibly expensive. A recent study of over 2000 participants found that people who did not receive a gift on Valentine’s Day reported more symptoms of depression than those who did get a gift (Lange et al., 2022 Valentine's Day isn't proof of love. Not having a Valentine isn't a demotion of their value in a potential relationship. Having a Valentine isn't important enough to compromise oneself, values The first Valentine was posted around 1806. Almost one billion Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year on or near February 14 with females purchasing 85% of the cards. This is second only to the number of Christmas cards sent. The history is somewhat murky as to how Valentine’s Day has come to be what we now know and celebrate. Valentine’s Day only exists in its modern form to sell cards and chocolates at an otherwise slow time of the year. We really don’t have any other major holidays between Christmas/New Year’s and Easter (yes St Patrick’s Day but you don’t really buy gifts/candy as much for that) On the other hand, it’s okay if having sex on February 14th isn’t important to you. Valentine’s Day comes with a lot of set expectations for what couples should be doing, White Day, celebrated on March 14th, is a day when men are expected to return the favour to women who gave them chocolates on Valentine’s Day. The gifts given on White Day are often more expensive and can include jewellery, white chocolate, marshmallows, and cookies. Key points. Valentine's Day is associated with the most prevalent messages being monogamy and heterosexuality. Valentine's Day is supposed to be a celebration of love but it may not be meaningful Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples. Many people take the opportunity to celebrate other important relationships in their lives. For children, schools often host parties where classmates exchange small Valentine’s cards or candy, fostering kindness and connection. The amount of comments saying Valentines isn't important to invalidate OPs feelings. It may not be important to you but its important to her, and he knows, and thats all that matters. Its quite clear that these people haven't been in a relationship before if they don't have an ounce of understanding tbat sometimes, you should do things for If your partner isn't into Valentine's Day and you've accepted it (albeit, begrudgingly), then good for you. And hey, why not plan an an epic Galentine's Day theme party with your friends instead? But if it turns out that your partner isn't just anti-Valentine's Day, but other special days too, that's an issue. And a serious one. However, the history of Valentine‘s Day is not all roses and sweetness. In fact, some of the most devastating and pivotal events have occurred on February 14th over the centuries, forever linking this holiday with not only love but loss, violence, and bitter struggles. "Valentine's Day isn't my favourite holiday since it has always been a day of comparison for me. When I was single, the cutesy pink decor and the oversized teddy bears seemed sweet, but all I'd
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