This Valentine was different.
This was our 3rd Valentine's Day after marriage.
This time, we did not plan much as we both were swamped with work and were not sure whether we would get time to go out or not.
We both have the 2nd and 4th Saturday off, just like banks, but we are corporate ninjas.
Thankfully, Valentine’s Day came on the 2nd Saturday. Due to work pressure, we did not even realise that.
On Friday night, we realised that tomorrow is Valentine’s Day as well as the second Saturday. We kinda got relieved.
Headed to sleep knowing tomorrow was a holiday.
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Valentine’s Day
Here comes Valentine's Day.
We woke up, greeted each other and headed towards the kitchen to make coffee.
Till now, no plans. Usual routines, usual chitchat.
I did my yoga, and he also finished his planting session.
After finishing our routine work, we sat together in a hall and started chatting about our Valentines’ before marriage.
During that conversation, I ordered gifts for him from Zepto (he was not aware that I was ordering gifts for him on Zepto; he thought I was ordering some snacks), and he already bought a gift for me. We exchanged gifts and were happy at that moment.
Then we divided household chores and started working on respective tasks.
And honestly speaking, we were so relaxed and totally into those moments.
No feeling of doing any extra, or fighting over not planning a day, we were completely happy in those moments.
Realisation
Here, one thing I realised: with time, excitement about Valentine’s Day may finish, but our care for each other will remain the same.
Now, we understand that going to pubs, restaurants or buying expensive gifts is not the only way to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
After marriage, sharing household duties and understanding each other's needs and accordingly, surprising them with gifts, that’s what matters.
Day Ends with
After finishing our chores, we started cooking together, had lunch and rested for a while.
For us, rest has different meanings.
For him, it is DIY, and for me, it is reading and writing.
Around 5 o’clock, we decided to go out and get some fresh air.
Had a cute fight, which is common between husband and wife, and ended our day with eating a light meal at night while watching Netflix.
Bottom Line
As you can read, we have not done anything fancy or extraordinary; we were with each other and enjoying "us time".
For us, spending a good time doesn’t mean that we have to buy expensive gifts or go to luxury restaurants; it’s all about giving the attention another partner requires.
Though we go out sometimes, it’s not necessary for us to go out every time. Just being with each other is enough.
For many of you, it may look boring, but for me, it is more than enough.
