the written word hits different.
I actually hated Valentine’s Day just a few years back. I was kind of like, too cool for romance growing up. I think I was embarrassed to want displays of love given to me? Why? I’ll take it up with my therapist and get back to you.
Now that I’ve been married a few years [ 7 but who’s counting ], have 2 children, little to no time for romance and am most days just trying to figure out what the hell to eat for dinner that will sustain me until morning, I welcome some major displays of love and affection from my husband. It’s like needed and required to make the marriage work, honestly.
When you’ve been married awhile with children you know, your own needs can be forgotten while you prioritize the small people in the house. It’s crucial to make time for yourself and for your relationship so Valentine’s day has become one of those excuses to make time for ‘us’ and I’m all about it.
When it comes to making Valentine's day special for you, that can look different for different folks. Some like to go out, some like to stay in. Some want to connect with communication, some want to connect physically. And some want both. It’s okay to be greedy on the day of love, you deserve all the kinds of connection you can get. If you’re like me, you know you can’t go wrong starting out with some hand written words of love, appreciation and adoration.
Some of my favorite sentiments to write to my husband for Valentine’s day are…
Sassy + humorous:
“ To my sexy husband, Happy Valentine’s day! You are everything I want and need and I’m so lucky to have you by my side every step we take through this adventure called life. Thank you for loving me every day, even when I annoy the shit out of you. Let’s have some fun tonight ;)”
Sweet + thoughtful
“ Dear John, I love you more than words can say. You are always there for me when I need you and I appreciate everything you do, more than you know. I’m so grateful for this life we have built together and can’t wait to celebrate our love together tonight. Happy Valentine’s Day!”
Go ahead and steal either one of those or combine them and give them your own flare! I’ll never stop believing in the importance of words. Written words hit different.
