DuckieLady
Well-Known Member
I guess as long as no one is held accountable for forgetting to do something special on that day? I wonder how serious some take it, and how much weight that they put into it? One should be able to measure the health and functionality of one's relationship, not by what was done on Valentine's day, but what is the overall perception that one has of their spouse, and the security that one feels with each other, all year round.
My hypothetical wife can cook mashed potatoes and chicken fried steak for me every single day of our lives, as long as I know that she longs to gain wisdom from God, and that I can rely on her any minute that I need her, of any day of the year. ...chocolates, ski trips, concert tickets or any sort of pampering, will never replace the these two ideals.
I think that most people don't take it that seriously (ski trips, concerts, and all) unless it's some kind of status thing. I've probably celebrated two Valentine's Day for real and I think that I remember them all being pretty basic. I think small gestures are sweet but outlandish consumerist ones are a tad overwhelming and too much pressure.