Every year on February 14, people all over the nation go out of their way to be nice to their lovers. They buy extravagant gifts, go to fancy restaurants, and buy fancy lingerie for play time. The argument is that this is all to honor their loved ones but let me ask you a question: why do you need a national holiday to do something nice for your sweetheart? 

In my opinion, Valentine's Day is a scam created by Hallmark to get people to fawn all over each other and buy lots of things they don't need. On this day, people feel obligated to do something for their loved ones and is that where you want that incredibly thoughtful night coming from, obligation? 

If love really exists then there are ways to show that all year long, not just on one day with one grand gesture. I appreciate it much more when my boyfriend takes me out to dinner for no reason besides that he wants to. If I thought he was doing it out of obligation I'd want to stuff the money right back in his hands because how much of a gift is it then? 

Another thing is it's the little things that count when it comes to love or a relationship. Who cares if he buys you that gorgeous necklace if he is out late every night and comes home smelling like another woman? Does that make you feel special? I feel special when my boyfriend remembers to do things like open the door for me because there are so few guys out there that do that. The thing is, it means more because it means he is thinking about me more than just on one day and not out of obligation. 

Valentine's Day is a way for the jewelers, chocolate companies, and fancy restaurants to make money. Don't kid yourself if you are thinking it's about love.