In theory, a day dedicated entirely to love sounds like a wonderful idea. Think about it: just for one day, everyone is given licence to indulge their soppiest most saccharine selves, professing adoration to all those closest to them. And yet, Valentine’s Day often has the opposite effect, eliciting fear and dread in all of us, regardless of our relationship status.
For those who are single, the day itself, and all the advertising that generally accompanies it, is little more than a slap in the face. As for those who are in relationships, well, it’s just one giant pressure cooker. How can you have the most romantic day and evening possible? How much money do you have to spend on gifts? What if you’re both feeling a bit tired that day and don’t actually want to have dinner up The Shard?
