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Dear
Panel,
I used
to love Valentine's Day. The excitement of finding chocolate,
cards and flowers, just for me!
Valentine's
Day is a holiday people celebrate to show our love and affection
for those special folks in our life.
It's
Commercial, But Still Special
I understand
that it has become a commercial affair (name a holiday that hasn't).
However that doesn't bother me. I feel this day was set aside
for people to give and receive gestures of love. For some people
this means buying flowers and candy. For others it's a romantic
dinner and words of love.
Feb.
14th is the Day I Want To Hear "I Love You"
I want
to hear I love you on Vaneltine's Day. It is accepted that on
February 14th, at the very least, a mushy card will be written.
Is that too much to ask?
 It's
a Chance to Say "I Love You"
I think
this is an important holiday. Sure, I show my love for my husband
daily. We both do. But I know that on Valentine's Day I have an
opportunity to stop, and just say "I love you" and nothing
else. It's important to take the time, once a year, to do it.
I
Grew Up With Valentine's Traditions
In
my family, Valentine's Day was a real treat. When I was a kid,
Dad would always have a big, heart shaped box of candy waiting
for us at the breakfast table. Mom would give us cards and candy
too. At school, all the kids
traded cards and the class had a party. For me, this holiday comes
with memories and traditions. Just because I'm grown up doesn't
mean I can't write a silly love poem to the man I love.
I
Dread Valentine's Day
Now
that I am married to Stephen, I dread Valentine's Day. Knowing
that there won't be a box of chocolate or roses waiting for me
makes me sad and hurt. What bugs me even more is that he knows
all it would take to make me happy is a card.
Stephen
and I have talked about this. He has explained to me his feelings
and I do understand his point. But shouldn't he give in and celebrate
Valentine's Day with me, because he knows it's important to me?
-
Sondra
Female,
Age 25, Southern California
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