Valentine's Day, rooted in a gruesome history, has evolved into a day filled with pressure and expectations. Many face disappointment, whether single or coupled, as societal norms dictate grand romantic gestures, often leaving individuals feeling inadequate. The author reflects on personal experiences in France, where anti-consumerist sentiments clash with extravagant displays of affection. Instead of focusing on traditional romantic pursuits, the article suggests embracing love's trappings with friends or alone in Paris, advocating for a simpler, stress-free approach to the holiday.
Un Véritable cauchemar. These days, the more dominant person of the couple has to orchestrate a unique and memorable evening which both commemorates and defines a relationship, as well as predicts its longevity. That's too much pressure.
When I wasn't coupled, I was consumed with self-pity, falling prey to all the marketing—the lovely florist windows, the adorable chocolate displays, the ads from dating apps that said ne soyez pas seul ce jour de la saint valentin.
There's love, and there are the trappings of love. Let's leave love out of this for the time being—that takes more work than we've got time for. Let's just do some trappings.
So get your bff, or a few of them, or just fly solo, and swan about Paris with my suggestions. No lover required.
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