VALENTINE

What’s Your Love Line


Let all that you do be done in love.
— I - Corinthians

Happy Valentine’s Day

Everyone harbors a love line. Do you know yours? Where do you draw the line with expressing your love, and to whom do you express your love? Do you convey it to your partner, daughters, sons, friends, or yourself? How much or how little, or maybe even not at all? How does the receiver measure your love? Are you voicing your love because you want to? Because your partner anticipates it? Maybe a little of both? Perhaps you know your partner expects something, though that's irrelevant to you; as long as they are happy, you offer expression.

The ROMANTIC COUPLE

Are you the romantic type? Is your partner? How many of you still willfully carry and act upon the passion of surprising and romancing your partner with cards, gifts, or intimacy? These efforts are the ideal attention a soul desires. We are naturally inclined to feel loved and validated, and more than anything, that 'forever wanted to feel.' You know what I am uttering, the 'I want you to want me' measures.

A couple's relationship carries it's ups and downs' but what maintains the relationship more than anything is the affection, the expression of ardency as your body advances theirs, that tender kiss on supple lips, that lustful glance in their glistening gaze that articulates words of passion in the power of silence, or maybe that charming poetry you noted and read to your life companion. These actions retain the fire admirable and alluring throughout the complex and sore times. Moments like this fetch a closeness that cannot arrive from everyday drudgery. They maintain their place. Romance is romance and cannot be substituted by acts of courtesy. While they bear their value of appreciation, doing the dishes won't get you a good fuck, though a bouquet of fresh roses, scrumptious decadent chocolates, candlelit dinner, and a surprise 'I love you' gift, yea time to shut the doors ;p



I Guess we should do something couple

Here are couples who love each other, enjoy each other's company, and celebrate special days of the year doing something together: no unique gifts, cards, roses, chocolates, or any surprises. Just being with one another is adequate for them. They may go out and do their usual thing, watch a movie, go for a walk, or have a drink as they would any other day. So technically, it's not an extra special day for them, as every day is special for them, though a reminder to do an activity today on a day where lovers provide each other their attention. So this couple draws their love line by happily spending time together and are satisfied they did something rather than nothing.


The odd couple

Here we see a couple with opposite ends of the valentine spectrum. One desires romance, passion, a romantic moment to woo one another. Frankly, the other is not interested and would instead focus on other priorities; not much wooing there for any of them. Unless both halves come to a happy compromise, one will build resentment or maybe even both. This controversy is a complex situation for couples; one feels a lack of love (psychologically because, in actuality, they do love each other, or they wouldn't be together. Or they should not be if that is the case,) and the other feels manipulated into expressing love in a particular way then what is natural for them. Believe it or not, some people can love you without saying it with words. That's a brutal reality to live in because the world runs on words; interviews, meetings, presentations, proposals, networking, business propositions, therapy; really, can you go anywhere in life without communicating your needs or desires? Let's hope these couples find a happy medium for this Valentine's Day.


All you need is love couple

Need nothing besides each other couple. It is a genuine one-of-a-kind couple that fuels its love for one another and makes it feel whole. This image portrays that one should do all things with love, and that way, you can live beautifully. They do not dispute maliciously; they do not carry high expectations. They love being in each other's presence. The distinction between the other narratives is that this couple is on the exact wavelength. None of them feel that they are missing out or being coerced. They equally wish to be with one another daily, regardless of the day or the occasion. For they know life is to love and live. Such are people of most nobility, patience, virtue, and respect for one another.

  • There is no judgment, only joy.

  • There is no disrespect, only dreams.

  • There is no procrastination, only purpose.

  • There are no expectations, only excitement.

  • There are no lies, only life.

  • There is no loneliness, only LOVE.

Every day is valentine's for these couples because every day that passes is another day of victory together.


valentine shmalentine

Nope, these people do not care about Valentine at all. They don't believe in it, hold time for it, or make anyone feel special. They are workaholics or highly uninterested, maybe even revolted by the occasion. These people can not even hold up a conversation about it. They say, "I'm busy. Sorry."

If your partner is of this nature, you can better celebrate with your friends, family, or yourself. You can try to amaze your uninterested partner, though keep in mind not to carry high hopes. It will be a diminutive 'thank you' and then back to the same exertion, and you may feel affliction that your great efforts were acknowledged though not as you hoped. So do not establish high expectations or don't do anything with them. My recommendation is to see an alternative to keep you engaged and satisfied. My heart goes out to you for those who end up solitary. It cannot be easy. Don't fret. Grab yourself your favored drink, pop on your pajamas and some popcorn, and have yourself a great movie night. Learn to relish time with someone who appreciates and values you. Yourself.


Galentine

Who says you can't have fun with your 'gal pals'? Sometimes, it's even more enjoyable. Get your favorite girls to set up an entertaining night of scrumptious food and jolly fun. Build memories of spending this moment of love with one another. Your most genuine friends would love to be with you this holiday and make it memorable for you. Life is only beautiful because of the people in it with you. Celebrate this beautiful life with your lovely friends and have a Great Galentine.

All By Myself

Me, Myself, and I will never get old. You are your true best friend. Your best interest will invariably be something you desire. So why not celebrate yourself? Who needs validation? Love yourself. Wear a dress that boosts your confidence, and go for a photoshoot. Or wear any item new or of sentimental value that reminds you of a time when you were confident and run with it. Stay in with your favored snacks and drink, and go Netflix or Hulu crazy. Put some music on, pop on a red dress or your favorite club dress, and dance like no one is watching. Go out and do your thing. Whatever the vision that makes you smile, do it. Go for a walk at the beach, park, boardwalk. Take a boat ride. Maybe go painting. Doesn't matter. Paint the town red this Valentine. You are worth it, and no one better to affirm that than your RED HEART SELF.

So this Valentine, I urge you to learn where your love line is and what it means to you? There may be more interpretations; yours is unique to you. What makes you feel good? Do what feels natural. Regardless of your conclusive thoughts, please remember that the essential aspect is LOVE for others or yourself. Without LOVE, this world would be a cruel and dark place. So this Valentine's, shine with LOVE and LIGHT!

Your Valentine,

ANEELA K.