I met someone. During orientation I met this girl who is amazing. She’s funny, sweet, and smart in every single way. We met in a group at orientation and exchanged numbers so we could hang out when school began in the fall. We have been together ever since.
This Valentine’s Day was honestly hard for me. My dad called me in the morning to wish me a happy Valentine’s Day, as he does every year. He normally surprises me with flowers and chocolates and other corny stuff on this day, but this year he sent me an e-card with a gift card apologizing for not being able to see me. He asked me what my plans were and I told him that I was just going to dinner with some friends who were also single. He told me to hang in there and that I would find a handsome guy soon.
I wish I could tell him what my real plans were. I knew if I had, I would no longer be welcomed home. My family is probably some of the most homophobic people I have ever met. I wish I could tell them my girlfriend and I were going to hang out at the beach and then get dinner together later that night. I wish I could tell them how happy I was and that at the same time I am hurting inside knowing I would never be accepted by my parents.
Valentine’s Day has its ups and downs for everyone. Some people love love and celebrate this day as it was intended. Others love to just practice self-care and get some chocolate and watch a good movie by themself. Others pretend it doesn’t happen and loathe all the decorations and celebration. I personally think that Valentine’s day is good in theory, but it gives many partners an excuse to neglect their partner; as long as I got you flowers and chocolate on Valentine’s day, then I’m good for the year right? To make a long answer short: No.
You should be romantic and speak your partner’s love language all year round. You should buy them flowers on a random Tuesday just because. You should leave them a sticky note when they sleep in after you leave for work saying you love them and hope they had a good day. Valentine’s Day is great to appreciate your partner, but the sentiment is empty if it’s not executed all the time.
Growing up, my father always made me feel special on Valentine’s Day because I am his little girl. He always made me feel special though. He did this because he wanted to show me how a future partner should treat me. Luckily, I have found an amazing partner that cherish’s me and makes me feel special and wanted. I personally love Valentine’s Day and this year it only got better.
College with Sarah 