Plush bears, armfuls of roses, boxes of sweets in the form of hearts … Very soon, the city will cover the pre -holiday fever. This day not only provokes extra expenses, but also resembles those who are now alone: you are extra at the holiday of life. So, maybe it is worth abandoning a cruel holiday or changing its traditions?
Whether we want it or not, Valentine’s Day is not far off. So far, some anticipate a marriage proposal and a diamond ring in addition, others (insignificant, but active minority) offer to cancel all this turmoil. Well, if you can’t cancel, then at least establish age -related restrictions: we will allow you to celebrate this holiday of the class to the fourth
– at this age, children give “Valentines” to everyone who sits in the neighborhood. Well, if you really want to, you can return to the holiday after sixty.
But how are all the rest? We can do well without him.
The coach and dating expert Jay Cataldo recalls: “As a child, it was fun to give” valentines “. But over the years, I fell in love with this holiday. In my opinion, he only creates problems in relationships, instead of strengthening them. Couples on this day quarrel due to unfulfilled expectations. In addition, the day he seems to justify the lack of romance in the remaining 364 days. And if you have no one, then look at the walking couples and the flowers sent to colleagues – just be upset. The holiday turns into a fair of vanity “.
The radio host Din Obidalla agrees with him: “I don’t like it that they are crushing us. Additions and shares in stores inspire: if you do not participate in this, then you are not romantic and do not care about your second half. It is better to change the traditions of this holiday. Let those who have a couple give gifts to lonely so that they do not feel superfluous on this day. “.
For the owner of the restaurant Zena Polin, this holiday is doubly unpleasant: not only is she not married, but also visitors to the restaurant on this day are especially often found up for maintenance. “Outside of the window February, it is cold outside, you don’t have a couple, you are not in the best shape. You have been trying to change something unsuccessfully for several months. And all this is accompanied by a “parade” of happy couples. All lovers day only humiliates lonely people “.
Three years ago, Polin introduced a special menu “No” Valentine’s Day as a protest ”. It includes such positions as, for example, the “Unfortunate Betty” cocktail and hot “without a couple of their own free will”.