St Valentine's Day Massacre

A Quick Note on Valentine's Day...

Valentine's Day is upon us again and with it comes the usual lovey-dovey messages, cards, presents AND, also, haters. I've only known this to be the case in the last couple of years - people who like to piss over the 'Christmas for Lovers'. They don't just pick on Valentine's Day, either. They also attack Wannabe-Weathermen/women, too.

Here in England, we've had a bit of snow/ice in the last couple of months. Admittedly, BUGGER ALL, but still enough to get people worrying that an inch of snow is going to ruin their lives.

My issue with both situations has changed slightly in the last day, though. I, too, get a little annoyed with the Facebook/Twitter/average Joe on the street updates/complaints on the status of the weather and also the excessive, over-the-top gestures that are swapped on Valentine's Day.

But, today I questioned whether that bothers me as much as the people hating on those people!

The negativity towards these examples seem to be increasing and it's a little worrying how bothered we're getting by a simple show of affection. I've read, and heard, several comments today regarding the efforts made by people in relationships throughout the year; stating that if they're so 'in love', why not show this ALL year round instead of just making a show of it on February 14th. I admit, this is a worthy point. But, if single people are hating on Valentine's Day it could be seen as bitterness. It could also be used as an excuse to look good in front of your partner - saving money in the process! This will, more than likely, lead you to man's biggest relationship enemy - The Doghouse.

Here's my defence of February 14th then; if you're currently in a relationship or have ever been in one, you'll know that the other 364 days of the year aren't necessarily all sweet and plain sailing. It would be ridiculous to say that everyday of the year is going to be great. It would be magical if that was the case but there will ALWAYS be bumps in the road!

Possibly the best point that could be made is that blokes will be blokes - we all need prompting to do the simplest of things. It is just not in a man's nature to be romantic for the whole year. We're far too busy with other stuff...

Therefore, the argument for showing how much you care for your partner the rest of the year is pretty much void. Yes, you can make a pretty good effort - which surely we all do? Otherwise we WOULDN'T be together still, right?

The other thing to consider is that if we did provide Valentine's-Day-level romance the rest of the year, that crazy little thing called 'Love' wouldn't be as special, would it?

Anyway, there's no harm in having a day of the year that emphasises how much we care. AND what about the guys that DO make the effort all year round AND come Valentine's Day they put that extra effort in? Surely they're exempt from any ridicule? Or maybe they should get the most due to showing everyone else up!

Rant over! Enjoy your V-Days - don't choke on your bondage gags too much...

Oh, and sorry to the wrestling fans that thought this article was about that crappy pay-per-view from Feb 1999!!

@jimmosangle