Everything is pink, and covered in sparkles.
The franticness of night-before shopping for flowers and chocolates emanates from stores, all lit up with excitement.
Emotions run high, couples find themselves either totally compatible, or find their relationship in shambles.
He didn't do this, he forgot that, she said this, she did that! Too often we forget the origin of this fabulous holiday. Things get lost in the glitter and the marketing, the shine, the sappy cards, and the focus on that "perfect man."
Just so you know, there's no such thing as a perfect man.
Or a perfect woman.
But we can strive for perfection. If you really want to find the perfect mate, you must first make yourself all you can be. Then you'll find the person that best compliments that.
I went up to Idaho this weekend--back home for my birthday and a baptism--and took my dear Mr. Rob with me. It was so very nice. On the way back home we listened to a talk, I'm not sure who by, but it was awesome; one part I really remember was when the speaker was telling a story about his sister and her boy. It went something like...
"My sister was dating this guy for a couple years. He got upset one day, and proceeded to call my mother, and talk to her. He told her everything that was wrong with my sister, listing them off one by one, telling my mom exactly where she fell short. When he was done, and was looking for advice, my mother, instead of ripping him apart or really railing him, she just said very calmly...
And here's the kicker...
"Well, John, you're asking for a nine or a ten, and only giving a three or a four."
It made me smile.
So when you're looking for that special someone, you should probably figure out what you're offering first, then find someone who best compliments (not completes!) that.
Personally, it's been a rough morning.
But I have a new phone, I have beautiful flowers on my desk, I have a good job, and I have a wonderful, imperfect man who loves me.
I love him.
Life is beautiful.
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