Not so.
Imagine sitting around inventing Valetines day:
"Hey I have an idea, let's have a day which reminds people of how much they love each other, and how empty their life would be without their special someone. Also, they'll buy heaps of crap :kaching:"
"Erm, good idea, but won't everyone else feel like utter shit when we shove in their faces the fact that they have nobody to share it with..."
"Who gives a fuck! Fuck the fucking ugly fuckers!!!"
Doesn't sound so special now does it!

Um I dont think Valentines day was invented! I think its based on a saint, like "st Patricks day"...
Also if it was a public holiday you guys wouldnt be hating it so much then ey! haha
I myself, am a true romantic. Nothing better than giving stuff to the one you love for Birthdays, Christmas etc however over the years I have become a hater because it kinda always gets done half heartedly and if I want to be romanced, half of the time I have to organise it myself (i.e. restaurant booking)
or nag in order for others to remember that a special day is coming up. I still try to enjoy the day though but I would love to see the day a bunch of roses get delivered to my work or breakfast is made for me in bed.
I think suprises are better! However this is not too easy with me as I am quite cluey.
Gift giving holidays suck. I hate Christmas. Reuben and I dont give Xmas pressies we give end of year pressies. He hates Xmas, his family doesnt celebrate it and because he is such a grinch, it kinda makes me not look forward to Xmas. Kinda sad really.
I feel a lil sad when i cant celebrate Xmas with someone I love and I miss out in turn.
man im getting deep now

I love you guys! Group hug

Heres some V day history anyways
"There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine's Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine". Other aspects of the story say that Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed for defying him. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honour St. Valentine.
Gradually, February 14 became the date for exchanging love messages and St. Valentine became the patron saint of lovers. The date was marked by sending poems and simple gifts such as flowers. There was often a social gathering or a ball.
In the United States, Miss Esther Howland is given credit for sending the first valentine cards. Commercial valentines were introduced in the 1800's and now the date is very commercialised. The town of Loveland, Colorado, does a large post office business around February 14. The spirit of good continues as valentines are sent out with sentimental verses and children exchange valentine cards at school."