Valentine’s Day rolls around, and your Facebook is flooded with pictures of “perfect” couples—well, at least it seems that way. People are posting about extravagant gifts, bragging about the biggest and most expensive items they’ve received. And let’s be honest, it can make you feel a certain type of way, right?
But here’s the thing: don’t feel bad.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s nice to see people happy, and love is a beautiful thing. But the reality is, most of the stuff you see online is just what people want you to believe. Social media often shows a highlight reel, not the full picture. Behind the scenes, things might be a lot different than what you’re led to think.
So, when you see those flashy gifts and lavish 5-star hotel trips, don’t let it get to you. Is that really your normal? Probably not, and it’s very likely not their normal either. Social media doesn’t always tell the full story.
Today, for example, I started my day with a killer leg workout—nothing fancy, just working on my fitness. Then, we drove to Wagamama’s in my car (no private jets here!), and I’m still learning, but I’m SO CLOSE to passing my driving test. Lunch was amazing—we love Wagamamas! But more than the food, what I really appreciated was just enjoying each other’s company, laughing and talking without the usual distractions—like one of the kids needing the toilet or wanting my phone for YouTube. It was bliss.
We also got talking about holidays and how, with everything going on, we’re planning a budget-friendly trip for the April half term. We are looking at Tunisia. has anyone been?. It’s all about making memories without breaking the bank. Whether you’re traveling far or staying local, quality time is what matters most.
At the end of the day, if you love your partner, you love them every day of the year—not just because it’s Valentine’s Day. So don’t get caught up in the hype of another holiday that, in the grand scheme of things, doesn’t really mean anything.
Valentine's day is a special day for sure but at the same time, going overboard with expensive gifts and the portrayal of perfect couple are the dummbest things to do in my opinion. Social media perpetuates valentine's day in meaningless ways. Anyways, great read!
ReplyDeleteI told my students who were so bummed out by those with gifts, to look around more carefully. Their eyes were drawn to the fancies, but in reality 90 percent of kids did not have gifts. It helped. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a more realistic look into Valentine's Day. I find compairing yourself to others is the death of happiness.
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