Will you be celebrating Valentine’s Day?
The day first became associated with romantic love within the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. In 18th-century England, it evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards.
The day of romantic gestures is almost upon us; shops are bursting with heart shaped goodies and cards, romantic CD’s are being promoted on the television so there is no excuse to forget. The pressure is on!
Valentine’s Day can be such a mixed bag for many. It is difficult to avoid this time honoured tradition, but how do you mark Valentine’s Day? Is it a day you look forward to or a day you dread or do you simply ignore it? Do you spoil the love of your life or feel it’s commercialised and over rated or just for the youngsters?
The day not only highlights what you have when it comes to love but what you don’t have or have lost too.
What are your views? Are you an old romantic at heart? Do you send a card? Is everyday a special day for you? Has it become too commercialised? Have you lost the love of your life, so does this day make you feel sad?
What are your views?
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Yes, my lady deserves it ... for putting up with me for so long!
No matter, funniest post in ages! Rhank you.
We don't need a new card each year and love the fact that they like our relationship has stood the test of time ........
Not all these romantic gestures need to include flowers or chocolates etc. I am sure he does the odd thing for you now & again which makes you think "Oh I love him" so they will be romantic gestures of his own if you get my drift, sometimes you just have to look outside the norm.
Brings a smile, a warmth and a feeling that all your heartstrings have been gently plucked. Old memories of young sweethearts in love relived.
Valentines day is just a reminder to those who have let everything slide throughout the year. a reminder that love is the master key to everything,
What's wrong with a little old fashioned romance? What's wrong with a loving husband and wife showing their affections to one another?
Nothing at all!
Told you I's a hopeless romantic.
I feel sure you lovely wife will feel very special on the day and of course, all days.