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In her weekly newsletter, Women24 editior, Lili Radloff wonders
if love has lost its meaning in this individualistic, superficial and
moral deteriorated world.
She also reminds us that Valentine's Day isn't only about romantic love, we can all help spread love in so many different ways.
Below are some responses from our readers:
Tessa
This Occupy Love thing sounds awesome. Kindness costs nothing. We come from kindness. We are kindness. Yet, society taught us that that kindness will bring you nowhere. Kindness is punished. Society sucks!
I decided this when I was a small child and refused to conform to the rules of rudeness and greed. I chose instead to travel the very hard road of integrity ... feel think and act as one. What u feel and think should be the same, and u should act accordingly. That is integrity.
Valentine's day creates the "norm" of proving your love to your partner on this one day of the year ... OR ELSE! I say screw that. You either love your partner or you dont. If you dont then what the hell are you doing there? And if you do, you will be showing it every day of your life. Even when you are fighting.
And also, I think that all men out there would be very relieved and delighted if such heavy pressure of a stupid Valentine's day would be removed. That way they wont be forced at least one day a year to be who they are not.
No one will say no thank you to a nice little (or big) something special from the one you love. But why only one day a year on a specific day? Why not a spontanious act any day of the year when it really actually means something and isn't forced?
My five cents ... thank you :-)
Coleen Roux
Hi
This valentine I am also "partner" alone for the first time in 8 years, but not lonely.
Since the break up, I have reached out to friends, that I have neglected in this couple fase, and how they have rallied around. So much love and compassion amongst friends, I am amazed, we need love, not always romantic love.
Our group of friends, married couples and single ladies are getting together for a big party on Valentine's night.
Saturday I am taking my mom out of the health care for a lovely brunch, showing my love to her, and handing out chocolates to the other ladies in the home.
Just a smile to a stranger could also make a world of difference to their day!
Keep well.
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She also reminds us that Valentine's Day isn't only about romantic love, we can all help spread love in so many different ways.
Below are some responses from our readers:
Tessa
This Occupy Love thing sounds awesome. Kindness costs nothing. We come from kindness. We are kindness. Yet, society taught us that that kindness will bring you nowhere. Kindness is punished. Society sucks!
I decided this when I was a small child and refused to conform to the rules of rudeness and greed. I chose instead to travel the very hard road of integrity ... feel think and act as one. What u feel and think should be the same, and u should act accordingly. That is integrity.
Valentine's day creates the "norm" of proving your love to your partner on this one day of the year ... OR ELSE! I say screw that. You either love your partner or you dont. If you dont then what the hell are you doing there? And if you do, you will be showing it every day of your life. Even when you are fighting.
And also, I think that all men out there would be very relieved and delighted if such heavy pressure of a stupid Valentine's day would be removed. That way they wont be forced at least one day a year to be who they are not.
No one will say no thank you to a nice little (or big) something special from the one you love. But why only one day a year on a specific day? Why not a spontanious act any day of the year when it really actually means something and isn't forced?
My five cents ... thank you :-)
Coleen Roux
Hi
This valentine I am also "partner" alone for the first time in 8 years, but not lonely.
Since the break up, I have reached out to friends, that I have neglected in this couple fase, and how they have rallied around. So much love and compassion amongst friends, I am amazed, we need love, not always romantic love.
Our group of friends, married couples and single ladies are getting together for a big party on Valentine's night.
Saturday I am taking my mom out of the health care for a lovely brunch, showing my love to her, and handing out chocolates to the other ladies in the home.
Just a smile to a stranger could also make a world of difference to their day!
Keep well.
Follow Women24 on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
