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A decade ago, 14th February was just like an ordinary day. Now, everyone goes crazy as 14th February approaches.
Yes, Valentine's Day and it has driven mankind, at least those who can afford it and where it is not illegal to celebrate Valentine's Day completely insane.
Getting the perfect gift for her and sometimes for him can be a nightmare and the real nightmare is in if a guy forgets to get his girlfriend a gift for Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day has seen many make ups and break ups.
Valentine's Day has succumbed to commercialism and consumerism and this phenomenon has made many shrewd people rich.
We keep on feeding this frenzy - flowers, chocolates, jewelry, perfume, clothes, cards, gourmet meals, exotic escapades, the list is endless.
Is this what Valentine's Day is about? Is this what love is about? Is love contained in all the inanimate stuff and fleeting stuff I listed above?
No, it is not. In the pursuit of love, we have forgotten how love works. Love is not what you profess and present your better half on Valentine's Day. Love is how you treat him/her the rest of the 364 days. Love is not what you bought for him/her on Valentine's Day. Love is growing together as a couple, being each other's rock during hard times and to give high 5 in good times. Love is not getting what you think will suit the body of your lover on Valentine's Day. Love is hugging your lover's body, being his or her clothes. Love is not in the perfume you purchase for him/her on Valentine's Day. Love is in leaving a lingering fragrance in the memories you made together..
Happy Valentine's Day
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