Nobody puts baillee in the corner

I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with Valentine’s Day. I love giving my coworkers and friends little cards and treats. I love looking super cute every year for myself (because you should never feel pressured to dress up for someone and only do it if YOU want to) complete with my conversation heart cardigan. I love buying novelty stuffed animals (such as Snots the Unicorn) and fuzzy holiday socks. 

On the flip side, I hate the pressure of having to buy your partner a fancy dinner or jewelry. I hate the idea that Valentine’s Day is allegedly the most important day of love. I hate how people are made to feel bad if they don’t have a partner (which should NEVER be an issue). Basically, I really love parts of Valentine’s Day and really hate the others. 

I don’t think Valentine’s Day should be cancelled or banned, but I also don’t think it should ever make you feel self-conscious. I don’t think you should ever feel insecure about the money you spend on your partner. I don’t think you should only show your partner you love them one day out of the year. I don’t think you should EVER be made to feel like there is something wrong with you because you’re single on Valentine’s Day (I’ll be 27 this year, and I’ve only ever had one boyfriend on Valentine’s Day). 

I look at it like this: Valentine’s Day is something fun and silly. It’s an excuse to continue the traditions of childhood by buying cartoon cards and giving them to those around you. It’s a reminder of why you love your partner and to always tell them why they’re important to you. It’s an excuse to dress up and feel yourself. 

At the end of the day, Valentine’s Day shouldn’t be about feeling stressed or insecure or pressured. You shouldn’t have to spend loads of cash to express how you feel about someone. It may just be me being a simple lady (well, at least in this regard), but I would be ecstatic with Taco Bell and a horror movie. It should be another day to show someone you love how you feel, and we shouldn’t put unrealistic expectations on such a goofy holiday (unless you’re dating Anna Kendrick and being directed by Judd Apatow). 

Don’t let tomorrow upset you for any reason. It’s only February 14. You have 364 other days to impress your partner. 

And trust me, Taco Bell delivers (both literally and figuratively).