7 Valentine's Day "truths" you refuse to admit

Go on, admit it. No one will judge you. (Ok, maybe judge you a bit.)

Alden Tan| February 11, 07:30 PM

That day is coming. Whether you like it or not, or whether you're seeing somebody or not, it's inevitable that you have to live through it.

Valenfriggintine's Day.

Regardless of what you say, there are some deep-seated thoughts you harbour about V Day that will make you public enemy number 1 if it was ever uttered them out loud.

Anyways, here are 7 "truths" you probably refuse to admit about Valentine's Day but have always festered in your brain.

 

Truth #1: You believe that Valentine's Day is a made-up holiday to mainly feed the greedy corporate, capitalistic asshol*s... just to show that you care for something bigger than the fact that you secretly want to be with someone on that day itself.

A Hallmark Holiday as they call it. Constructed to milk you of your money to get cards, candy and flowers. Some even refuse to buy in into this whole idea of commercialising love, that love and romance should be celebrated everyday instead.

"But is it really that bad?", you ask yourself when doubt sets in. "I think love is more important and it would be nice to have someone...", is what you'd most likely hear yourself say.

 

Truth #2: Your partner not being around is a good thing.

Because you get to save money and also relax. Besides, celebration or not, you've been with him or her for way too long.

That's how you really feel. That's what your true feelings are.

 

Truth #3: You're actually really glad that your partner's birthday or anniversary date is near.

That way, you get to kill two, if not three birds with one stone by going out for one day only and buying a single gift! That's money saved in the bank. Two, or even three anniversaries settled on one day!

But you probably refuse to admit how convenient and awesome this is for fear of showing that you don't care.

I personally think it's awesome. My guy friends definitely feel the same.

 

Truth #4: You spending the day with your bros or girls is... actually kind of sad.

Especially if you still go around acting super proud of about it. There's nothing wrong with spending time with your friends, but... sometimes people can tell. You and your "Haha look at me I don't care about this overrated day" aura is filling up the room!

No one likes a passive aggressive person who is seeking attention.

 

Truth #5: You're thinking of the opportunity cost when evaluating how much money you had burnt on V Day.

Cost of flowers, candy, booking a staycation or whatever. You could have saved that much if you guys chose to stay in. Or you could have spent the time doing that much work.

It can be a pretty bitter truth to swallow considering you're piling everything up on a single day. But admit it... a lot of us think that way.

 

Truth #6: You're hoping he proposes.

But whoa that's cray!

Let's not talk about it, but oh my god, girl, it's going to be WILD if he does! Haha. Nah let's not talk about it. Are you crazy?????? *Blush*

Do you think he will?

 

Truth #7: You actually so wanted to end things -- for a long time.

There's no more love. The spark has fizzled out and it has been drag for the last few years.

But that's cray too! How could you think about such ghastly thoughts on this beautiful day where you get to spend more time and money on the same person?

Yet, you haven't found the courage to end it. And you've been making excuses. Admit it.

 

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