The month of February is the much awaited month (aside form their anniversary) for people in a relationship. Valentines Day! The anticipation of giving and receiving the most romantic gift is all over the place. Wherever you turn your head, you’d see paper cut-out hearts, miniature cupid, flowers and chocolates in fancy red ribbon. Looking for the romantic gift is not an easy task for someone who is not romantic at all. But the thought that you want your partner to be happy, you have to put some effort to add a dash of romance in you. Where would you go to find that romantic gift you’ve been looking for? Is it always available in the mall? Do you always have to pay for it? This is where you have to sniff the air and dig a little deeper. You have to know what and who your partner is. Is he sentimental, materialistic, high-end, anything goes or no-care-at-all type? If you had that figured out, the next thing you do is to prepare. These days, planning starts with your budget. Unlike before, time is the most considerable factor. It seems that what you need and want is readily available if you have the right budget. You need money if you want to buy her what she wants or take her to a special date. But there are those who prefer to receive something that they know their partner worked hard for, like a poem perhaps or recycled Valentines card. It only takes a little of your creativity. This does not apply to everyone. Again, knowing what and who your partner is will help a lot.
Let’s turn the tables a bit, because I’m about to tell you how different Valentines is for married couples. When you were still dating, Valentines day is something you shouldn’t miss. It’s like committing a crime if you forgot to celebrate Valentines Day. You’re already saving money for this day and already preparing a month before Valentines. This is a proof of how much you’re excited celebrating V-Day with your partner. You go to the mall and tried to look for that one special gift you think would make him happy. You call the restaurant to reserve the best table. You’ve been squeezing your brains out to come up with a poem. You’ve been cutting papers and pictures for the scrapbook. And all these are because it’s Valentines Day! Have I painted a clear picture of how it was like before married life? The truth about married couples is that they don’t really spend V-Day anymore. There’s not much preparation. A simple greeting and a kiss is enough. In this modern time, a text message is as good as getting a gift! I am not generalizing all married couples. There are still those who keeps the passion alive to celebrate V-Day. My point is, if married couples forgot to celebrate V-Day, it’s not as bad as how it was when you were still dating. There’s no crime committed if you forgot to buy her flowers or chocolates. What’s really important is that at the end of the day, after the celebration is over, your love for each other is stronger than ever (rhyming words). And you’ll just say… Valentines Day, is just another day!
