Love is a many splendored thing and that splendor shines on the upcoming day dedicated to love. February 14th...Valentine's Day...is on the way. It's a day for lovers, but you don't have to be in love to celebrate and share special feelings with someone you care about. Love is all around and waiting to take over your heart.
It's quite obvious this emotion runs strong between husbands and wives; boyfriends and girlfriends. The bond is quite strong in these types of relationships. It's the driving force between male and female. Love also comes in many other shapes and forms. There's a love between parents and children, friends and pets and their owners. Everyone experiences love at some point in time. Love happens when you least expect it and comes from near and far. You may be loved by someone you don't even know loves you. Love is the strongest of emotions; much more powerful than hate.
There have been times in my life I have had no love. On occasion, 'like' has grown into love. I thought I knew what love was for a long time, but I didn't learn its true meaning until just a few years ago. I had developed relationships that were supposed to be based on love. I was just kidding myself. The gals I had asked to spend the rest of their lives with me didn't have a clue as to the meaning of the word, let alone how to express it. I acquired pets to show my love to, only to have them ripped out of my life and be stripped of the love. It wasn't until a young man entered my world seven years ago did I finally learn what love really meant.
I've mentioned and written about him many times in the past. He remains the one constant in my life...my best friend, Scott. Though ten years my junior, he was so much further ahead in life experiences than I was. This young man showed me the way and allowed me to discover who I really am. He stood by my side through thick and thin...and he remains next to me to this day. He's one person I want be with forever; not in a romantic way, but as my best friend. We've made that vow to each other and it has never wavered. Though we don't share a drop of common blood, Scott is the little brother I never had. Through thick and thin; we're still together. Despite the ups and downs; not speaking for a few days every now and then; the bond we share is so strong; we've always been able to work through any differences and in the end; 'kiss' and make up. I love this guy so much, I'd gladly give up my life so that he may live. I'd give it all away for him. No one else would I ever say that about.
After visiting together just days ago, before he left, I made sure I gave him his Valentine's Day gifts and card; expressions of my love for him. I wanted to make sure he had these things ahead of time, so when February 14th rolled around, he would know he's loved. He has a life of his own and it tends to get busy at times. Though we talk pretty much every day; we don't always get the chance to hang out with one another in person. I at least know my love will be with him on Valentine's Day, though it's with him every day. Whenever we do chat; whether by telephone, on the computer or face to face; I make sure the final thing I tell him before we say goodbye is, 'I love you'. If something were ever to happen to either of us before we speak again, I want to make sure he knows how much I care as being our last memory of each other. You may not think it to be masculine for two guys to share the phrase 'I love you'. I find it to be one of the most manly things males can express between themselves.
When Valentine's Day does come around, I already have the greatest gift of all...love...from my best friend. I have that love every day. That's one thing I know. Being single myself (Scott has a partner of a year and a half), I won't be receiving anything from a significant other. That doesn't matter. I've got that special love that can't be replaced. I'll be sitting home alone, though not by myself. I have a little love in my house in the way of my kitty, The Shim...an extension of Scott's love. He was the one who rescued Shimmer from an animal shelter just before she was to be put down; giving her to me as a Christmas gift so I'd always have love to surround me when he wasn't around.
I'm used to spending Valentine's Day alone. Not once in my life have I ever had a romantic interest on this day of love. I was never dating anyone at this time of the year. Even with my fiancees; we met after Valentine's Day and I had called things off before the next rolled around. I'm not the type to ask someone out on February 14th just so I have a date on Valentine's Day. It seems odd to me to spend a day dedicated to love with a total stranger I've just met. If I can't have a real love, I'm not about to go through the motions just so I don't have to be alone. It's not really a big deal.
Don't get me wrong. I've thought about it. It definitely would be nice to have someone to share a romantic evening with. I know I'd end up going overboard like I'm known for doing. That's just the way I am. I like to have my bases covered and make sure others know my intentions in expressing my feelings. I may have strong opinions, convictions and emotions. I have a strong love, as well. It might be nice to find out what it's all really like some day.
What would I like on Valentine's Day?
A card?
Flowers?
Candy?
A romantic dinner?
Jewelry?
Cologne?
I live without them every other day. I can live without them on Valentine's Day, too. It doesn't matter because I have love...love in my heart and love from another. There's only one thing that would even come close to matching love on Valentine's Day. Hmmm...what would I really, really, REALLY like on Valentine's Day? I wonder what that might be? If you can figure out what it is; one can never have too much love in your life. Remember to share your love, not only on Valentine's Day, but always. (I can make my address available to anyone who wants to shower me with a little love.) Send your love to someone special today! (I'm so proud of myself. I didn't even use that 'C' word once in my post!)
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Happy almost Valentine Rob!
My hubby and I usually celebrate Valentine's Day and our Anniversary (2/16) on the 15th.
How is Shimmer doing?
I love the part of your post about making sure you show your love everyday. My husband and I always say "love you bye" at the end of our conversation. Our friends say it means nothing because we say it all the time. But it's not and you never know what might happen. With both of us being firefighters, we know that it may be important one day. I hope not, but there is that chance.
The other thing I liked about your post is the way you express your love to your friend Scott. I meet some many guys that are just so macho. I think it's wonderful that he knows your feelings and you know his. My family was affectionate and we hugged and kissed our parents. We would kiss their lips but not in an offensive fashion. My brothers and dad even hugged and kissed each other. My parents always told us they loved us and us the same to them. Several of my boyfriends and significants throughout my life were horrified by this behavior. Then I would look at their family situation and think maybe that is what they needed in their life.
Didn't mean to go on so long but it made me miss my parents a little bit. Great post and have a great day Rob.
Scott is lucky to have you in his life. I also have never had anything special on Valentines Day. Even though i was married for the past 10 Valentines day's nothing was ever given to me or done to me that was special...i guess he didn't love me enough. Oh well
You could come ya know, suck on my toe.. :)
thanks Rob............
In fact, I was living with someone when I met Matt. I knew Matt was "The One" as soon as I met him. Good thing the apartment was mine, I gave "Mr Temporary" the boot almost immediately.
I think he may have been gay. But that's a different story.
... your cookies.
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for you!
love and hug to you,,
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Beer would cost a fortune in shipping......so....I'm not really sure what you're driving at...... ;)
Romance is over rated methinks. Friends always much better, and cats. That's the story I'm sticking to.
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Can I have some of the cookes?
I'll make coffee.
I do love you Rob!
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My husband is the same as you, in the fact that he tells his guy friends that he loves them as he gets off the phone. He kind of does it like this, "Hey, I love ya, man." LOL. It would be just to mushy for my big carpenter man to do it any other way. But he always tells everybody he loves them, including me and the kiddos.
I know I'm so out of line here. But who cares right? I am thinking that Scott needs to ditch the guy that he's with and see who has been right in front of him all along.---THE COOKIE MONSTER.
The other day I made Chocolate truffles. They were to die for. I ate them all as soon as they were ready. I didn't even feel guilty. That is my newest weakness.
I have never been fond of Valentine's Day. I'd rather eat out on a night when there is less of a crowd. Plus roses cost around double what they normally do and that is just insane. I love roses but I would much prefer a live plant that I can enjoy for as long as I can keep it alive. I can only hoard so many dead and dried flowers.
Happy Valentines day Saturday my friend.