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Valentine’s Day from A Guy’s Perspective

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Sebastian Salvo Student Contributor, Fairfield University
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Amanda McKelvey Student Contributor, Fairfield University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Fairfield chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

 

Sometimes I wonder, what is love all about? You know, really, is it all that it is cracked up to be? I think the obvious answer is yes. It is amazing how on Valentine’s Day, there will be lovers all across the globe with only one thing on their minds and that is to see who they truly love. The amount of cards, candies, and chocolate assorted arrangements that will be delivered could make anybody crave the elliptical. That’s a good thing though, seriously!

Why would anybody want to be that person who frowns upon Valentines Day? Even if there is a past filled with some memories that you would rather forget, you should at least use the day to tell somebody close to you that you love them.  Valentines Day isn’t exactly “couple’s day”. You don’t need to be in a relationship to spread love.

Guys secretly live for Valentine’s Day, but you’ll never hear one of them admit. Ask any guy you know, what are their plans are for Valentine’s Day? I guarantee that they will respond with one of the two: plans with his girl, or deny knowing what the holiday is. Response one will be what you expect; the young man has plans for how he will give his valentine chocolate, flowers, cards etc. The other will put down the day, and say something like “What am I getting my valentine? F**k Valentine’s Day, I’m just chillin.” The second responder is probably lying. He really cares and that’s why he is hostile with his words. Most likely he feels left out and alone because he can’t find love on the biggest love day of all.

If you find yourself in the same position as that guy today, don’t be miserable. Use these feelings to motivate you and give you perspective on the people who matter to you. You can start with your friends, your siblings and then your parents. At worst, you should let those people know that you love them dearly because if you ever did have a bad break up, these would be the people that cared enough to help piece yourself back together. 

Amanda McKelvey is a Co-Campus Correspondent and a senior at Fairfield University. She is a Journalism major with minors in Psychology and Communications. In addition to being a CC she has held internships with Michael Kors, CollegeFashionista.com and the Rockville Centre and Baldwin Heralds. In her free time, Amanda enjoys days on the beaches of Long Island, watching Scandal, Chicago Fire and the Bachelorette, eating anything sweet (chocolate, ice cream, cupcakes—you name it!) and reading a good book. She’s excited to spend her senior year living at Fairfield Beach with her best friends including fellow CC Danielle Tullo! You can follow her on Twitter @theAMANDAshowww or on Instagram @ammckelvey.