Valentine's Day has gone

And thank goodness for that. I'm not a big fan of Valentine's Day. Haven't been in quite a while. It used to be because I spent so many years alone on the holiday. But then I realized that it's just a stupid holiday that business' such as Walmart, Pro Flowers, Hallmark try to use so that people will spend money to show their affection towards someone else. (Can you see that I was bitter because I didn't receive a Valentine for many years). And I still hold true to the fact. Plus it costs money that plenty of people in today's economy do not have. If you want to tell/show someone you love them, why not do it every day. Why not do it in inexpensive ways? Don't feel like you have to be forced into buying a bunch of pink/red items to tell someone you care about them one day a year, just do it every day.

As I talked with my dear friend on last Thursday's show of Enlisted Spouse Radio about this topic, she mentioned to me about a couple that does a check up of sorts on their marriage for Valentine's Day. I thought this was a wonderful idea. Taking an assessment of how things are going with your relationship would be a great way to see how you both feel about things, and to see if there are areas that need improving. While yes, it is hard to talk about things in a relationship at times, wouldn't it be great to 'look under the hood' and make sure that everything is running smoothly, and if not discuss ways to try to fix it? I know that is something I am working towards. I'm finally going to read Red Hot Monogamy by Bill and Pam Farrel. (I've had the book for years, so I might as well read it). Maybe that can be the maintance for our marriage this year.

But all in all, while I may not be a fan of Valentine's Day, it's still a holiday that many people choose to celebrate. It may help some people to say what they can't say at any other time. I, personally, am not a fan of pink or red, so I really hate going to the store and seeing the colors and look forward to when it's over and Spring and Easter stuff arrive. But I hope that you had a wonderful day with your significant other (if they were home) or that you were told how loved and treasured you are.