V-Day blues

[jay]

And it isn't just because my paper is late... I generally dread today, and am usually left feeling inadequate, bereft, or both. Gestures are confused, dinners are disastrous, and I always forget something or someone. All for a commercially-manipulated holiday... sigh.

Comments

[geekchick]

For myself, I don't need it; I think it's a good excuse to do things for my loved ones (although I don't feel I *have* to do anything on this one particular day), but I have no expectation that anyone will do anything for me. I'm pleasantly surprised if they do, but I'm not upset if they don't either. I'd rather hear little indications year-round that I'm cared for than get one grand gesture on a Hallmark holiday. =)

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

Actually, that's very close to how I feel about the day, as far as receiving attention goes...