Thank you Karen, this post was sorely needed. On two of the forums I check there were threads bashing Valentine's day and love in general, and it made me very sad.

I don't go for the commercialized holiday much, which is why Alikkon and I are staying home and watching a movie tomorrow. We are going out to brunch on Sunday, but we do that sometimes anyways.

Richard is right, it is so much more worthwhile to love and be loved all year than just one day. So many couples that I see around me seem to take one another for granted a lot of the year, and then get all romantic over Valentine's day. Alikkon never fails to surprise me with how sweet and thoughtful he can be, all year round, and I love that.

So enjoy the day, whether you are single, married, engaged, whatever!