Valentine’s Day is a holiday to celebrate love and affection. Many people believe that handmade gifts are much more thoughtful and heartfelt than store-bought gifts, but that isn’t always the case. In addition, going out for Valentine’s Day can be just as wholehearted as staying home with a loved one. Here are reasons why store-bought gifts and going out on Valentine’s Day are the better choices.
While it can be nice to receive a gift that someone put work into making, giving someone a gift from the store is an easy way to show that they have been listened to when they discuss their interests. According to thetacomaledger.com, to buy a store-bought gift, there has to be a strong connection between the gift giver and gift receiver to make the item stand out and feel special. It’s also a good idea to look for gifts that can be personalized, such as an item with someone’s name on it or certain pictures. Sometimes people are not very creative and don’t have the talent to create a handmade gift but have an eye for items that could be meaningful, so a thought-out and sentimental store-bought gift is their go-to solution.
Staying inside for Valentine’s Day with a partner is sweet, but going out to a place that shows care for their hobbies or interests is better. It’s commonly said that actions speak louder than words, and I believe that taking someone somewhere nice is an excellent way to show care. It doesn’t have to be an expensive restaurant or a theater either. The date could be a simple picnic or recreating a favorite memory. With the current cold weather, an ice skating date could be easy and fun. According to Bradley University’s student newspaper, The Bradley Scout, partners should enjoy each other’s company no matter what they do on Valentine’s Day. I believe that wherever a couple goes together, they should have fun. Going out is also a good way to learn more about each other and to become closer.
Overall, I believe that while it can always feel nice to receive a handmade gift and to stay home with a loved one, being gifted a store-bought gift and going out can be much better. A person can feel seen and understood when being given a gift they’ve had their eye on or feel the excitement in their relationship when going out somewhere new instead of staying home.
