It's About the "Us"

I'll easily fall for a sappy Hallmark commercial just as quickly as the next person, but I can't say that I've ever honestly acted on an emotion just because little Billy and his dying dog told me to. Well, that may be a little harsh. However, I think that Hallmark really got it right this year. We should be celebrating and saying "I love us."

Now, I am one of those people who have strong opinions about Valentine's Day. It would be false to say I don't like a bouquet of flowers from time to time, but something about there being an entire day set aside to acknowledge that special someone just gets to me. As if the other 364 aren't quite enough of a reminder that you have decided to invest your heart with another being and now therefore think for two instead of one.

Personally, even when I am in a relationship I prefer spending the blessed holiday with girlfriends, and preferably accompanied by a bottle of wine and a serious stockpile of Dove chocolates (of the Bliss variety).

But now I am getting off topic. I think saying "I love you" is great, really. Sentimental, emotional, personal...but there are two of you in the relationship, so ideally, shouldn't what you really love is the stellar combination the two of you make-together? I'm quite a fan of this notion, for the "us" encompasses everything from your communication, your likes, dislikes, inside jokes, combined quirks; essentially, all of the things that make your relationship what it is. Hopefully that is synonymous with "blissfully happy" and "together forever." Or, for the less mushy, "we're cool" and "the sex is great." Or whatever.

So that is what I felt like writing about today. Happy Belated Valentine's Day <3

kiks