Let’s face it. Valentine’s Day is an enormous pressure for many couples. Many choose to give into that pressure and go out on extravagant dates or exchange expensive, outrageous gifts in order to prove their love for each other. But what happens the day after when it is back to reality? That is a little something I like to call the Valentine’s Day hangover.
For many, Valentine’s Day is about spending some quality, romantic time with their significant other. This can consist of a special, homemade, candlelit dinner, exchanging sentimental gifts, and whispering sweet nothings in each other’s ears all night long. While all of this is great and all, for most it is not what their everyday relationship consists of. At the time, everything feels so perfect and almost fairy tale-like, but what happens the day after? A huge wave of disappointment and resentment takes the place of last night’s perfection. You wonder, “Why can’t things always be this perfect?” This may cause you to question your significant other and happiness, even if you were completely content in the relationship before Valentine’s Day. If you’re experiencing these feelings and asking these questions, you may be suffering from the Valentine’s Day hangover.
A Valentine’s Day hangover is easy to avoid than your typical hangover. Just be sure to always keep your expectations in check and realistic. Also, try to keep dates and activities on V-Day consistent with the things you and your significant other would normally do. Sure, it may not be as “exciting,” but it reduces the chances of being let down afterwards. Always keep in mind, there is no Advil out there strong enough to destroy this hangover.