Five of The Best: Reasons Valentines Day Sucks

 

I’m one of those annoying smug married people and although I love my husband dearly I just don’t really see the point of Valentines day – after all, why should there be a day to remind us to tell our other halves that we love them?! It’s kind of a set steak and nookie day, although with Mr J on a night shift that won’t be happening either. Tea and Call The Midwife in bed it is then! 🙂

Anyway, I thought I’d share my reasons why I think Valentines Day is crap…

1. All The Crap Presents

Why does anyone want a fake rose or a crap teddy bear holding a love heart? Or to be really trendy, two cuddly avocados: “let’s avo cuddle”. Just no. Oh and by the way it’s “let’s”…

2. Kids Do Valentines

Giving our beloved Valentines day cards and presents is obviously not enough and now we should be buying them for our other halves on behalf of our kids. The other day I saw a “my first Valentines Day” babygro, what’s next “my first pancake day” vests?!

3. Being Single

As much as all the Valentine’s shiz is crap, being single is even worse as it’s just a cruel reminder that nobody loves you, except your mum and your cat.

“If you are widowed, divorced, just broke up its a reminder…” Kim Brummie Gal In Cardiff

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4. Overpriced Everything

It’s the one time of the year (oh and mother’s day) when the cost of flowers go through the roof and the supermarkets have a price war over a dozen red roses. Then there’s restaurants “Valentines’ Special” dinners.

“Everywhere has a set menu so you can’t even choose what you actually want to eat!” says Aryse from Arepops.

On the plus side, there’s always bargains to be had on the 15th Feb!

5. Working Life

“Being away on a work trip with overnight stays and getting weird looks when you ask for a table for one” says Victoria from The Growing Mum
If only you knew this guy also was dining alone…

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