MS: Lost Love?

Although Valentine’s Day is a holiday meant for love and kindness, for some it can be demoralizing and materialistic. While some take the opportunity to have a special day with a loved one, others think Valentine’s Day is depressing or believe it exploits America’s consumerist side.

The cons of Valentine’s Day seem fairly obvious. Even though there’s not a lot of pressure at Seabury to date, the day can still be depressing to people who aren’t in a relationship but want to be. Also, Valentine’s Day pressures people in relationships to not just have a special day together but to buy things for their significant other and take them places. This brings up a controversial topic: is Valentine’s Day just consumerist now? Companies selling Valentine’s Day cards and presents profit off the holiday.

On the other hand, Valentine’s Day could also be a positive thing. The simplest viewpoint is that it’s a good opportunity to remind people that you care about them. It’s good to have a day set aside to focus on your relationship or spend time with family and friends. Even if you’re not in a relationship, Valentine’s Day could be a time to hang out with friends and spend time with family and celebrate your platonic and familial relationships.

Overall, there are definitely ups and downs to Valentine’s Day, and it shouldn’t be forced on people who want to opt out. However, there are upsides, too, and Valentine’s Day can be a great opportunity to celebrate your relationships.