Valentine´s Day: commercialism and romanticism combined

 

I believe in love and romance, but I also believe that our innate cynicism for all things romantic haults our sentimental instincts.The World we live in isn´t built for romance; it´s made up of insecurities and worries.
However, this Valentinés Day one should celebrate all forms of love; motherly, fatherly, sisterly, brotherly and friendships
.Instead of focusing on what we don´t have, and what we want, we would be better off thinking about what we have already achieved and the love that we are actually surrounded by.

Valentine´s day is another excuse for commercialism to out do itself with red hearts, flowers and chocolates being sold everywhere.However, we all know that romance is not simply about a red heart: it´s about sharing, giving emotionally and being there...

Spain has shown me another take on romance and love: I am constantly surrounded by affection and admiration. I see virtual strangers responding to me in a positive way, and this creates a real sense of belonging.A stranger in strange climes, but actually thanks to the affection of strangers, I have never felt so much part of a culture.

Instead of being scared of becoming involved with someone, I would urge our generation to embrace it.To give emotionally is to receive. Plus, to feel secure emotionally provides society with a real base for a strong, secure future.