Expressing Your Love on the Valentines Day
Love is a phenomenon that cannot be embodied through definitions and words. It enables people to achieve extraordinary feats, swallow their pride, bury their egos and show a paradigm of their personalities that is usually kept secret and unexplored. Every year, on the 14th of February, the world celebrates Valentine's Day; an event which commemorates romantic love by expressing feelings of love between couples.
History of Valentine's Day
The day itself was established in 496 AD and was later removed from the Christian calendar of events by Pope Paul VI in 1969. By the nineteenth century it slowly became customary to exchange gifts such as cards, chocolate, flowers etc. Today, the 14th of February is considered a global event as it is celebrated, amid conservative resistance, even in countries such as Yemen and Pakistan.
So what should one write on a Valentine's Day card? Phrases of Affection
Well, there is always the stereotypical 'I love you' message that is found on pretty much every Valentine's Day card. A more personalized phrase is generally a better option such as:
It is also desirable to appreciate one's partner in the phrase so that they are made to feel special on the occasion and to refer to memorable moments.
Poetry
Several people like to use poetry as a tool of emotional expression in Valentine's Day cards. Although not everyone is a poet, originality is preferable as compared to copying proses from the internet. You can check our guide on writing a love poem here.
There are several cards that come with poems already inscribed within but a handwritten one holds more meaning. Here is an example of such a poem written by Joanna Fuchs:
Valentine Smile
Love Letters
Valentine's Day cards can also have a very personalized love letter intended for one's significant other. It can go into more personal detail about one's relationship and can create a much more profound effect than any phrase or poem. A love letter can be adorned with biblical love verses and quotes for a more lasting effect.
It also sounds a lot more intimate and casual. Personalized messages intended only for one another's eyes are a perfect way to charm the strings of the heart.
Valentine's Day Cards According to Relationship Stages Girlfriends and Boyfriends
For a girlfriend or boyfriend, it is best to stick to phrases or poems which appreciate the present rather than worrying about the future or the past. This is generally more effective for relatively new relationships. Phrases for such cards can be like:
Or something a little more romantic such as,
Fiances and Longer Term Commitments
For a fiance or a partner that has been in the relationship for a longer period of time, it is nicer to blend in past and future oriented phrases and poems. Once can say how he/she would like their future to be with their partner or talk about a cherished moment, for example:
Or a quote such as,
Husbands/Wives and Long-Term Relationships
For spouses such as husbands and wives or long-term partners, it is nice to relate the text to memorable events in the past and a declaration of how the love has remained strong and it will continue to do so. Such text can be like:
Love is a phenomenon that cannot be embodied through definitions and words. It enables people to achieve extraordinary feats, swallow their pride, bury their egos and show a paradigm of their personalities that is usually kept secret and unexplored. Every year, on the 14th of February, the world celebrates Valentine's Day; an event which commemorates romantic love by expressing feelings of love between couples.
History of Valentine's Day
The day itself was established in 496 AD and was later removed from the Christian calendar of events by Pope Paul VI in 1969. By the nineteenth century it slowly became customary to exchange gifts such as cards, chocolate, flowers etc. Today, the 14th of February is considered a global event as it is celebrated, amid conservative resistance, even in countries such as Yemen and Pakistan.
So what should one write on a Valentine's Day card? Phrases of Affection
Well, there is always the stereotypical 'I love you' message that is found on pretty much every Valentine's Day card. A more personalized phrase is generally a better option such as:
It is also desirable to appreciate one's partner in the phrase so that they are made to feel special on the occasion and to refer to memorable moments.
Poetry
Several people like to use poetry as a tool of emotional expression in Valentine's Day cards. Although not everyone is a poet, originality is preferable as compared to copying proses from the internet. You can check our guide on writing a love poem here.
There are several cards that come with poems already inscribed within but a handwritten one holds more meaning. Here is an example of such a poem written by Joanna Fuchs:
Valentine Smile
Love Letters
Valentine's Day cards can also have a very personalized love letter intended for one's significant other. It can go into more personal detail about one's relationship and can create a much more profound effect than any phrase or poem. A love letter can be adorned with biblical love verses and quotes for a more lasting effect.
It also sounds a lot more intimate and casual. Personalized messages intended only for one another's eyes are a perfect way to charm the strings of the heart.
Valentine's Day Cards According to Relationship Stages Girlfriends and Boyfriends
For a girlfriend or boyfriend, it is best to stick to phrases or poems which appreciate the present rather than worrying about the future or the past. This is generally more effective for relatively new relationships. Phrases for such cards can be like:
Or something a little more romantic such as,
Fiances and Longer Term Commitments
For a fiance or a partner that has been in the relationship for a longer period of time, it is nicer to blend in past and future oriented phrases and poems. Once can say how he/she would like their future to be with their partner or talk about a cherished moment, for example:
Or a quote such as,
Husbands/Wives and Long-Term Relationships
For spouses such as husbands and wives or long-term partners, it is nice to relate the text to memorable events in the past and a declaration of how the love has remained strong and it will continue to do so. Such text can be like:
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