Valentine’s Day is really a day like any other. I don’t wait for Valentine’s Day to show my feelings towards my boyfriend, nor do I wait for this to surprise him with a gift.
But just as there’s a day to remember other special people, such as Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, it’s an event couples look forward to, just like an anniversary.
It’s very commercialised, even more since the origin of this tradition is not emphasised. In a way, couples are ‘forced’ to buy roses and other gifts to show their love to their partner.
True love doesn’t need Valentine’s Day to be shown. True love is shown every day through sacrifice, patience, devotion, and spending quality time with that person. Events based only on one day have no meaningful significance.
Single people may feel lonely or left out from the ‘love atmosphere’. Some take advantage of the festive situation to express their longings towards their crush or loved ones simply so that they would not seem left out, even though the feelings expressed are merely an act.
Sabrina Sammut, B.Comm, 3rd year.
Valentine’s Day was just another Tuesday for me this year. If I had a girlfriend at the moment I’d definitely meet up and just spend time with her.
Valentine’s Day is a day where you really show your appreciation for that special person in your life. Even though one should love and appreciate their partner every day of the year, it’s that time to reflect on this special person and show your affection and appreciation.
Unfortunately, it has become a bit commercialised, but love is not being sold. People have become very materialistic nowadays so it’s important to satisfy that need. Some people do take the fact that they’re single and all the ‘love in the air’ a bit badly, but others, like myself, are not really bothered.
Thomas Naudi, B.Comm Management and Marketing, 2nd year.
This year I spent Valentine’s Day babysitting and baking cookies. It doesn’t mean anything to me – it is simply overrated, it has been commercialised and you could say that love is measured by what you buy.
This day can evoke loneliness for some. However, I believe single people should remember that love isn’t just for couples, but for everyone.
Remember that your boyfriend or girlfriend will not define your identity.
Gail Baldacchino, BA Psychology and Philosophy, 3rd year.
Compiled by Noelene Scerri.