Love is in the air… is it? Of course! It is Valentine’s Day.
Every year, Valentine’s Day arrives with a whirlwind of emotions.
For some, it’s a day of love, romance, and grand gestures, yet, for others, it’s a minefield of expectations, heartbreaks, and relationship chaos.
Whether you’re single, happily in love, or stuck in a situationship, Valentine’s Day never fails to stir up drama.
From heartfelt gift exchanges to messy breakups, here are seven things that always happen on Valentine’s Day and trust me, if you look around, you’ll see at least a few of these playing out in real-time.
1. The Pressure To Give Gifts
Valentine’s Day is incomplete without the exchange of roses, chocolates, teddy bears, or expensive jewellery.
Some people go all out with lavish surprises, while others opt for last-minute panic buys.
Social media only fuels the pressure, making everyone eager to show off the gifts they received.
2. The Joy (Or Disappointment) Of Receiving Gifts
While some unwrap romantic, thoughtful presents, others open their gifts only to find a half-hearted, uninspired offering—or worse, nothing at all.
Some people are left wondering if their partners forgot, didn’t care enough, or are just terrible at gift-giving.
3. Hanging Out
Restaurants are overbooked, traffic is horrendous, and every couple wants to have the perfect date night.
Some go on romantic dinner dates, while others opt for beach walks, movie nights, or staycations.
However, not every outing goes smoothly.
Late reservations, wrong food orders, and unnecessary expenses can quickly turn a sweet date into a frustrating ordeal.
4. Sexual Promiscuity
For many, Valentine’s Day is more than just flowers and candlelight dinners.
Also, it’s also a night of heightened intimacy and passionate encounters.
Some people feel pressured into sex, while others take the opportunity to explore their wild sides.
Hotels are fully booked, condoms are in high demand, and “I love you” texts are flying around just to secure the night’s plans.
But beware, 9 months later, a surge in November birthdays often tells the full story.
5. The Quarrels
Ah, the fights that happen on Valentine’s Day!
The unmet expectations, the forgotten plans, the “Why didn’t you post me?” drama, and other altercations.
All this leads to heated arguments.
Some people realise their partners aren’t as thoughtful as they expected.
Others feel neglected when their significant others are “busy” on the most romantic day of the year.
6. The Breakups
While some relationships blossom on Valentine’s Day, others crash and burn, with breakfasts served unperturbedly.
Indeed, this day has a way of exposing hidden problems, from forgotten anniversaries to realising your partner is celebrating with someone else.
Some couples decide to end things dramatically, while others simply ghost their partners instead of dealing with the awkwardness of the day.
If your texts are suddenly being ignored, you might have just been soft-dumped or served breakfast.
7. The Social Media Show-Offs
Instagram and TikTok go into overdrive with couples flaunting their gifts, dates, and surprise proposals.
Every scroll brings another “Best Valentine’s Day ever!” post.
However, this leaves some people in relationships wondering why their own partners didn’t do as much.
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Then there’s the famous “mystery hand” trend, where people post romantic moments without revealing their partner’s face.
Is it a secret romance or a side relationship? No one knows.
