Here it is! The main day has arrived. The day most lovers and couples wait for, to make that special someone feel more loved. It’s a day when families get together, parents and children alike, grandparents, cousins, siblings, friends, and so on.
14th February is celebrated as Valentine’s Day, where near and dear ones express their love through gifts and greeting cards. It’s a day you plan to celebrate love and remember it for the years to come.
However, as the years have passed, Valentine’s Day has lost its meaning among many people in their relationships, be it with friends, family, or spouse. This holds especially true for people who don’t realize that love is not meant to be celebrated only on 14th Feb. Your love should not be limited to just this one day.
How is Valentine’s Day celebrated throughout the year?
Indeed, love is kind and gentle and a beautiful experience. But, love is also like a plant that needs nurturing.
It takes effort and commitment to keep the love alive with your loved ones, not just through greeting cards and roses with a box of chocolates. It’s not even about a diamond necklace, a Valentine’s Facebook post for mom, or a pair of gold earrings. Neither is it about simply establishing an intimate and physical relationship with your partner.
Love requires action born from respect and loyalty towards people closest to you. It is a mixture of respect and understanding, the willingness to work on issues between you and your partner.
- Gently communicating the critical things that bother you or your loved one
- Making gestures to express your willingness to work towards the relationship
- Genuine actions to prove that you are working on the relationship
- Telling them, from time to time, that you love them
- Remembering the days that are important to them
- Not taking each other for granted
- Not letting ego drive your conversations or arguments
- Making efforts to see things or situations from their perspective
These are just a few ways to ensure that Valentine’s Day will feel like an actual celebration when the day arrives. It will remind you of the love that you work on together.
So, this 14th February, where do you think changes need to be made with your loved one? Is there a way to resolve issues you haven’t talked about yet? Remember that Valentine’s Day is not just about working on yourself but working with each other to make the relationship work. It is understandable that after all efforts, things don’t work out.
In conclusion, let Valentine’s Day be a reminder for you to learn to love yourself in the process. You may choose love over toxic relationships, or over those who do not treat you with respect and appreciation. Valentine’s Day is not just about loving others but yourself as well.
That said, may you have a Valentine’s Day that helps you and your near and dear ones grow in love together.
