my funny valentine

people look at valentine's day in different ways. some find it overrated. others corny, some romantic. many i believe still celebrate it. well whatever millions of different people think about it, i still think that it all boils down to people capable of 'loving' - be it your pet dog, your sweet half, mom, whoever, whatever.

i dont recall any special valentine's day celebration for me though. there was only one instance that i was in a relationship during valentine's day -- and that was a long distance relationship. hahaha!

i may never have had a special valentine's day, but for many years, my heart had a special place for a person named valentine. highschool puppy love. and because i put her in a special place, she indirectly taught me many many lessons on love (and im talking about romantic love).

the love you give may not always be returned, no matter how hard you try or how much you give, but you can't take that other person accountable for not reciprocating the love. yes. love hurts. exclamation point. cry, cry your heart out. shout, whisper, beg, pray. it doesn't work that way. if she doesn't love you. she won't love you. you lose - you're a loser. if you let go, she loses you too though. it's fair, right? i still believe that a man should go for the one he loves and a woman for the man who loves her. it takes time to heal. it does. some longer than the others. for me, it took 10 years. love takes courage and risks. it can break you into pieces and you're the only one who can really pick yourself up and puzzle it back into wholeness. i needed closure. she may not give the love in return, but she's human too. respect her feelings. let her go. she's got heart, but it's not for me. give yourself one last chance and if it doesnt work, give the others many more chances on you. let her go and let yourself free too. i needed closure. i said bye and closure is what i got.

to valentine -- thank you!

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i can only hold 1 special romantic place in my heart, that's just who i am. it's vacant and open for permanent residency. only females can apply. hahaha!!!