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Why couples should celebrate Valentines Day...

2/1/2017

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I hope I don't receive too much slack for posting this... and I know you're thinking "why should a certain day of the year dictate when or how I should show my love some extra affection?"   Hear me out.  I had an epiphany the other day, which is why I'm making this post. These are the top 4 things that  I often hear couples telling me, and  here are my responses:

1. "Valentines Day is a gimmick" -  I agree. Yes, companies have made billions on this "unnecessary" day, but the fact that love and romance is being advertised as something we need to cherish is in my opinion pretty necessary.  Yes companies are monetizing on our love, but they will always find ways to monetize on ANYTHING and EVERYTHING.  We don't need to purchase anything and everything that has a heart on it though, do we? No.  You can simply buy a slice of his/her favourite cheesecake from a local bakery. It's the thought that counts!

2. "Valentines Day shouldn't be 1 day a year it should be every day." -   Unfortunately, in our un-perfect world, Valentines Day cannot be every day, however showing some love and gratitude to your partner on a daily basis can constitute as Valentines Day in their opinion, so hey maybe every day can be Valentines Day! 

3. " We've been together forever,  we don't do that kind of stuff anymore." -   Bam, that's a problem.  I know we don't need "a certain day of the year" to give gifts,  give extra kisses, plan an important dinner, set some extra time aside for your wife/husband, because in reality, we should all be trying to do that on a weekly basis. Some couples are not as fortunate as others where they have all the time in the world to plan dates.  Valentines Day gives them the opportunity to make it a point to do something special for one another. I think for parents especially, Valentines Day is quite important. It's an amazing excuse to get dolled up, have a few hours away from their kids and have some much needed adult time. It's a lovely excuse to just GO ON THAT DATE that you've been waiting weeks if not months to go on.

4. "It's too damn expensive."  - Why does Valentines Day need to be expensive? You don't need to take your loved one on a fancy dinner, buy  him/her dozens of roses or  buy that over priced chocolate heart shaped velvet box they sell at the stores in the beginning of January.  Those are all not necessary.  Maybe just opt for a nice dinner, or just 3 roses,  or a bottle of wine and and a home made appetizer. Be creative.

My father has been giving my mother flowers and Valentines Day cards every year for as long as I can remember, and I remember thinking to myself that my father was the sweetest man alive and that I couldn't believe that he'd always remember to do those two little things for her every year. I think that is pretty amazing. My husband does the same gesture that my father does for my mother and I think it's because he knows that it was something I watched my father do for my mother growing up and it was something he wanted to replicate.  We don't do extravagant gifts, or uber fancy dinners, but we definitely make it a point to make a date night out of Valentines Day.  We take the time to celebrate us.  

​ I think it's absolutely wonderful that  society promotes love and romance on a certain day of the year because quite frankly, with our busy day to day lives, we can easily forget to show our lover how grateful, honoured and devoted we are to to be with them.  It's just a nice reminder. What's better than promoting a little love?  We all get sidetracked with huge work loads, kids, LIFE  and the list goes on.  Sometimes we just a need a  friendly reminder that we shouldn't take each other for granted, and Valentines Day has the ability to do that. 
​  Do you agree with me ? 
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26 Comments
Bev
2/5/2017 09:31:45 pm

I can get on board with ANY HOLIDAY that is celebrated by indulging in chocolates! ;-)

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paperdollsarah
2/5/2017 10:41:14 pm

I 100% agree with you Bev !! Chocolate is definitely a girl's best friend !!! It can pretty much solve 90% of our problems. Thank you for the comment and thanks for stopping by!

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Kyla
2/11/2017 07:25:56 pm

I'm all about love and romance! I agree with the points you made and I think it's nice to take time out to celebrate and enjoy the one you're with! Now if only I could find someone to spend mine with!
Kyla
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Helen Chik link
2/6/2017 08:07:08 pm

I completely agree with you lady and every day should be a day of romance and appreciating your other half but having a special day where you both go above and beyond is always something to look forward to!

You and your hubby look so cute together by the way and your dad is the sweetest for getting your mom flowers all the time!!

Helen xx
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paperdollsarah
2/6/2017 08:17:49 pm

Thank you so much for the comment Helen and all the kind words!! I'm always about celebrating love! xo xo

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Angela Strand link
2/6/2017 10:07:58 pm

My hubby and I've been married for 9 years and I totally agree that YES we should celebrate Valentine's Day!!! Great post!

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paperdollsarah
2/7/2017 08:23:53 pm

Thanks Angela! Valentines Day is a must celebrate day :)

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Joti link
2/6/2017 10:28:47 pm

This is a lovely reminder for long time couples that it is ok to celebrate Valentine's day!

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paperdollsarah
2/7/2017 08:24:30 pm

Yes definitely Joti!

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Sharon Wu link
2/7/2017 01:58:48 am

This is such a sweet post! I totally agree that Valentine's Day is an important day because it really gives us the chance to reflect and show our significant others how much we love and appreciate them :) xo, sharon

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paperdollsarah
2/7/2017 08:25:06 pm

Thanks for the comment Sharon! I 100% agree :)

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A Graceful Life link
2/7/2017 09:35:34 am

This is so so good! I have been married for 8 years and I agree with you 100%! Thanks so much for this post! xo

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paperdollsarah
2/7/2017 08:25:53 pm

Aww, congrats on 9 years hun! Thanks for the comment! xo

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Abby link
2/7/2017 12:40:01 pm

This post is so sweet! I LOVED what you had to say about celebrating V-Day! Plus, I love the extra love I get!!

xo Abby
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paperdollsarah
2/7/2017 08:23:04 pm

Thanks Abby! Glad you enjoyed it !! xo

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Rebecca link
2/7/2017 08:49:56 pm

I think Valentine's Day is a great reminder to slow down, take a breath and have a day for self-care or relationship-care. Not sure it needs all the pressure of spending money or coming up with huge gestures though!

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paperdollsarah
2/8/2017 06:56:37 pm

I agree, thanks for your input Rebecca!

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ellie link
2/8/2017 08:44:19 am

I love this post! YEs, I am one of those who says that you shouldn't need just one day BUT at the same time, taking the time to show your loved one that they really matter and you really love them is a lovely thing to do. I used to also say that it was just a Hallmark Commercial day when I was single (and sad about it lol) but my Husband and I don't buy gifts now, we make a nice 3 course simple dinner together, get a nice bottle of wine and a card. simple but we all get so busy in our daily lives that sometimes the chance to show romance is forgotten.

Ellie
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Paperdollsarah
2/8/2017 09:15:36 am

Ellie! That is such a lovely thing that your husband and you do for yourselves on Valentine's Day! It's the little things that count and making a three-course dinner together seems pretty perfect to me! Have a wonderful day love.

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Lauren Ashley link
2/8/2017 12:02:51 pm

What a sweet post...I totally agree! This year, the hubby and I are taking a little getaway for some quality time. Can't wait! xo, LA
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paperdollsarah
2/8/2017 06:57:27 pm

That's amazing! Have awesome time !!

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Kusum link
2/11/2017 11:23:48 pm

I do agree that everyday is a day to celebrate love and life! But I do think that it is nice to dedicate a day to shower some extra love, pamper your loved ones and be pampered.

xx, Kusum | www.sveeteskapes.com

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paperdollsarah
2/12/2017 04:02:58 pm

Yes! Everyone definitely loves to be pampered!

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Portia @ Obsessed by Portia link
2/12/2017 01:10:07 pm

I couldn't agree with you more! This is a beautiful post and a great reminder to show extra love to those that mean the most. I wish you and your husband a fantastic Valentine's Day! xoxo

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paperdollsarah
2/12/2017 04:03:46 pm

Aww thanks love! Happy Valentines Day to you too!

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Nadia link
2/14/2017 04:35:31 pm

I loved this post so much & was nodding along as I was reading it. I posted something similar in the way because I just couldn't see more "I hate Valentine's Day" social media updates. People go bitter and start saying it's a "gimmick" while secretly hoping their lazy "better half" gets their bum off the sofa and picks up a bunch of roses and a romantic card for them. Even though it's not about those roses or a card. It's about WANTING to show and shower someone you love WITH love. On Feb 14 & any day, any minute :)
xox Nadia
www.mielandmint.com

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