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    VIDEO: Why Am I Always so Disappointed on Valentine's Day?

    By YourTango.com | Love + Sex – Tue, Feb 14, 2012 12:09 PM EST



    Happy Valentine's Day! Today is the day when couples celebrate the love they share for one another. It's a huge national holiday, and there are a lot of expectations riding on February 14 - what gift to give your partner, where to have a romantic dinner, what to do after dinner... Often with so many plans and hopes, the reality of Valentine's Day often doesn't live up to the hype. How do you avoid that?

    In this video, Relationship Coach and YourTango Expert Kat Knecht helps a reader who's always disappointed on Valentine's Day. Kat explains how, as our expectations rise, so do our fears. She suggests that instead of hoping for things to happen this Valentine's Day with your partner, try to just have a loving intention with the plans you make instead.

    Whether you just want to have a nice night in with your Valentine or you want to do something special, there is a way to avoid the disappointing crash and burn. Watch the video above to find out how!

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    4 comments

    • George Jetson
      George Jetson  •  3 months ago
      people are disappointed on valentine's day when they find out they are not so significant as they would like to think they are.
      • A Yahoo! User 3 months ago
        George, you're awesome.
      • George Jetson
        George Jetson 3 months ago
        country; 5 out of 4 people think I am nuts, it used to be 7 out of 6 but igot better.
      • Country
        Country 3 months ago
        LOL Well, 9 out of 8 think you're hilarious. I'm already bad at math, this isn't helping. Have a good one George!
    • Andrea
      Andrea  •  Boynton Beach, Florida  •  3 months ago
      Why does this one day out of the year matter so much? If your partner isn't loving and caring the other 364 days then what is one day of chocolates and flowers going to accomplish? To quote Gin Blossoms, "If you don't expect too much from me, you might not be let down..." lol.
      • George Jetson
        George Jetson 3 months ago
        andrea; if you don't want your chocolates i'll take em.
      • Andrea
        Andrea 3 months ago
        George - I will share my chocolates with you :).
    • dfreybur
      dfreybur  •  Chicago, Illinois  •  3 months ago
      From bride-zilla we now have Valentine-zilla. The higher her expectations the more down side he sees so the more he dislikes the holiday. If he shows up with flowers and you're disappointed and take it out on him, then next year he'll show up with a card if that. Exit that negative feedback loop and build your own positive feedback loop.
    • Silencio
      Silencio  •  3 months ago
      I would be disappointed if he wanted to hang out with his friends instead of me on Valentine’s Day… Other than that...all is good...we could just watch a movie at home, comfy on the couch. And I would be happy...
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