One of my most memorable Valentine’s was Simba Nyashanu. I was in Grade 7 and he left an expensive heart shaped gift package in my desk during break-time. I was the talk of that day and even got invited to sit with the cool girls at lunch. It has generally been downhill from there. Even with the occasionally disappointing Valentine Day's I've had over the years I'm still slightly obsessed with the concept! Keep your expectations realistic Jokes aside, there are some serious downfalls to this frenzy of February Fourteen. Dr Bill Cloke of PsychologyToday believes that although Valentine's Day is an opportunity to show appreciation to your loved one it can also ruin your relationship. "The commercialization of Valentine’s Day has given rise to great expectations and just as often great disappointments if the gift giving is not enough to meet our romantic fantasy." In other words, people often prioritize the gifts more than the giver ...
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