valentine's day. what does it all mean?

Some call it Valentine's Day. Some call it Single Awareness Day. What is it about today that either makes people feel really happy and loved or really sad and alone? It's just a day, like any other. And if we are lucky enough to have a significant other shouldn't we be loving them all the time? Not just because Hallmark cards and conversation hearts tell us we should? Relationships take lots of work and there are always going to be some tough times. Just look at all these famous couples. All of them have had their share of struggles and rough patches. Mickey had a bout with jealousy when Minnie went out with Mortimer, Mario is constantly rescuing Peach from the perilous plotting of Bowser, the police were constantly trying to drive a wedge between Bonnie & Clyde, Donald is always trying to win Daisy over despite his speech impediment and bad manners, Sandra Dee and Danny are constantly battling the pressures of social circles, Ricky is always bailing Lucille out of the mischief she gets herself into, Mrs. Pacman's constant worry about Pacman being devoured by ghosts, Han Solo had to work the fact that Leia kissed her brother, WALL-E trying to convince Eve to hold hands, the meddling and conspiracies of the Syndicate in Mulder and Scully's lives, the never ending pursuits of Agent Smith for Neo and Trinity, Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl struggling with the everyday trials of raising a family and being superheroes, and Pepe Le Pew is in love with someone who finds him repulsive. The one thing all of these couples have in common? They never give up and they keep working towards love. So whether we're in a relationship or single, I think we can all strive a little harder to be more loving. Happy Valentine's Day!