So, how was your Valentines Day? (C'mon, you knew that was coming...). :P
I think there is maybe about 90% of us here who are either in toxic relationships or single (if I were to guess). So Im going to assume that there's a good chance your answer to that question is "absolute shit" or "just another day". Well, if that's the case, then me too, my friend. At least, on the relationship front.
I did, however, give my mom a balloon bouquet that I picked out the pieces for myself, and she thought was adorable. And I gave my brother one of those "magic," expanding, (star wars themed) towels, which I knew he'd like because he's a total dork. And a card that said: I only give valentines to the innocent and pure of heart...but keep it anyway. He didn't get the joke at first, though, which kind of ruined the moment, LOL. But anyway...V-Day doesn't necessarily HAVE to be about romantic relationships. You can show anyone who is important to you that you care. And not just on February 14th or other national holidays, for that matter, but any day. Just because. That's how I believe it should be, at least.
Those of you in toxic relationships, I feel you. It took me 9 years to get out of mine. And yes, I'm lonely today, not going to lie. But you know what, it's okay. It's okay because I have other people in my life who love me...and because it's okay to feel lonely now and again (believe it or not, lol...even though our brains are telling us to change our relationship status asap...). But being with someone is not the only way to be happy, and you absolutely cannot validate your worth through anyone else. But just to be clear, it's okay to feel lonely IF, and only if, you're single...NOT if you're in an abusive relationship. The latter is 100% not okay, and if this is your situation, then I sincerely hope you get out of it...before it's too late. You deserve more and you're worth so much more than you realize, and capable of so much more than you could possibly imagine. You have that inner strength in you to walk away, whether you believe it or not. I didn't think I did either...until I did.
Anyway...enjoy your day/week, and remember that the main person in your corner, who loves and cares for you should always be you.
/endlecture
I think there is maybe about 90% of us here who are either in toxic relationships or single (if I were to guess). So Im going to assume that there's a good chance your answer to that question is "absolute shit" or "just another day". Well, if that's the case, then me too, my friend. At least, on the relationship front.
I did, however, give my mom a balloon bouquet that I picked out the pieces for myself, and she thought was adorable. And I gave my brother one of those "magic," expanding, (star wars themed) towels, which I knew he'd like because he's a total dork. And a card that said: I only give valentines to the innocent and pure of heart...but keep it anyway. He didn't get the joke at first, though, which kind of ruined the moment, LOL. But anyway...V-Day doesn't necessarily HAVE to be about romantic relationships. You can show anyone who is important to you that you care. And not just on February 14th or other national holidays, for that matter, but any day. Just because. That's how I believe it should be, at least.
Those of you in toxic relationships, I feel you. It took me 9 years to get out of mine. And yes, I'm lonely today, not going to lie. But you know what, it's okay. It's okay because I have other people in my life who love me...and because it's okay to feel lonely now and again (believe it or not, lol...even though our brains are telling us to change our relationship status asap...). But being with someone is not the only way to be happy, and you absolutely cannot validate your worth through anyone else. But just to be clear, it's okay to feel lonely IF, and only if, you're single...NOT if you're in an abusive relationship. The latter is 100% not okay, and if this is your situation, then I sincerely hope you get out of it...before it's too late. You deserve more and you're worth so much more than you realize, and capable of so much more than you could possibly imagine. You have that inner strength in you to walk away, whether you believe it or not. I didn't think I did either...until I did.
Anyway...enjoy your day/week, and remember that the main person in your corner, who loves and cares for you should always be you.
/endlecture
