Why You Should Celebrate Valentine’s Day….

Valentine’s Day has always been a controversial day to celebrate. You will find some people who are so excited to spend Valentine’s Day with their significant other, husband/wife and then you will find the rest of the population who literally resent the day and call it  nicknames like “Single Awareness Day”, “Hallmark Holiday”  or use phrases like ” Cupid is Stupid” etc. So much resentment for a day that really is supposed to be celebrating something so special— LOVE!!!

While I do agree with naysayers that say  you should express your love to your special someone on a daily basis rather than on a particular holiday, and  yes the decor may be a little cheesy, and yes finding a reservation at a nice  restaurant may be difficult and way  overpriced, I still think that taking just one day to recognize each other is just so cute and such a nice gesture. Why not spice things up for one day and remind your special someone of how much they mean to you?  It doesn’t even have to be this huge elaborate plan–just a day to reflect on your relationship, celebrate how important you are in each other’s life  and in this crazy hustle bustle of life taking the initiative to spend time with one another doing something that you both love. What can be better?

In traditional terms, Valentine’s Day is definitely seen more so between 2 lovebirds, but I’m here to tell you that you should celebrate Valentine’s Day regardless of your relationship status.  Here’s why!

For my single ladies and gents, sometimes the fact that we have loving friends and family is often taken for granted when in fact it is life’s biggest blessings. If you have your family and a few really good friends   who are there for you, who support you and who care for you, consider yourself so lucky! Sometimes relationships come and go but your family and friends are a constant in life and will take you through the various chapters in your life.  Why not show your appreciation to your parents by getting your mom a bouquet of flowers or having dinner with your parents? Spending time with your friends and getting each other cute chocolates or spending time together is so much fun! For my single ladies the tradition of “Gal-entines Day” is becoming popular—a fun day to get dressed up, put on your favorite pair of stilettos, drinking your favorite cocktail and celebrating your friendship!  Having this attitude will give you the extra boost you need  and make you feel special as well even if you are not celebrating Valentine’s Day in it’s  “traditional form”

Lastly, if none of these things apply or appeal to you, why not celebrate yourself? The love of yourself is one of the most important things in life. Understanding who you are, what makes you happy,  what drives you and knowing your worth is ESSENTIAL. After all if you don’t love yourself, you can’t fully have the energy to love another individual and make any future relationships successful. Do something you love on Valentine’s Day! Buy yourself flowers or chocolates!  Get a massage! Whatever it is that you want to do to celebrate your fabulous self, DO IT! It’s good for you!

I hope you have an amazing Valentine’s Day!  For my lovebirds out there, I hope your relationship continues to prosper  and your love for one another grows exponentially! For my single ladies and gentleman, I hope you realize how special you are and recognize that in the meantime it is ok to celebrate yourself until the right person comes along to sweep you off your feet!

Until next time…..

Much Love and Bachigner XOXO,

Sandra

Written by sandra