Will you be my valentine? No thanks!

As this day is upon us, I'm always humoured by how seriously some people take Valentines day; spending extortionate amounts of money on pink and red tat! I've been with my husband for almost 13 years (unlucky for some) and for us today is just another day. On 21st February, it will be our anniversary of when we first got together and we sometimes go out to lunch to celebrate that we haven't killed each other for another year! Yes, when we were younger and first got together, we'd buy each other gifts (I think I've got some teddies with I love you hearts in the loft somewhere!) From what I've witnessed in the shops, all they stock is over commercialised tat! Don't even get me started on valentines proposals, where's your originality?!

Yesterday, I witnessed 2 men browsing at underwear in Debenhams. The over the top advertising (and 15% off!) had clearly enticed them. One was looking at some rather hideous red and black lace sets which wouldn't have looked out of place in a brothel!

Clearly, looking like a rabbit in headlights, he was approached by the shop assistant, "can I help you with anything?" Feeling a little unsure he continued to browse. She queried again, "do you know what size you're looking for?" He quickly responded, "Her boobs are about the same size as yours!" Awkward! I'm just glad I'm not his partner receiving tacky stuff from an imbecile!

So today, I won't receive a card, flowers, chocolates or any pink or red tat. Sight of relief! However, I have the knowledge that my husband loves me, he tells me this every day and that's something that money can't buy!