What Does Valentine’s Day Mean To You?

Honestly, I try to make every day with my partner special. Whether we’re watching a movie, clubbing, playing board games, napping, cooking, or anything else, I do my best to make every moment fun, memorable, and meaningful. Why? I’m naturally a pretty paranoid person when it comes to the people I love. Like my father, who raised me, I tend to be a little overprotective and a big worrier about my loved ones’ health and safety.

This mindset has made it clear to me that any moment could be the last one I spend with someone. Of course, this isn’t a groundbreaking realization, and I don’t mean to bring negativity into my everyday interactions. Instead, it’s helped me become more mindful of my actions, words, and thoughts toward the people I care about.

I recently came across a video on our favorite platform (now banned—because that is obviously a priority, right?). In the video, a girl was cleaning up the tiny hairs left from her boyfriend’s beard/mustache after he shaved. The caption read something like, “I’d rather wipe down his hair than never get to do it again.” At first, it seemed simplistic and unremarkable, but the more I thought about it, the more emotional I became. I couldn’t stop crying at the thought of living a life without my husband.

Now, I know what some of you might be thinking—“He should clean up after himself” or “Your happiness shouldn’t depend on someone else.” And you’re absolutely right! I’m not saying I’m forced to clean up after him, nor is my happiness solely dependent on him. What I am saying is that I’m lucky enough to have married my best friend and favorite person in the entire world. Since the day we met, my life has felt perfect.

This is why Valentine’s Day is just an extra excuse to show him how much I love, like, and care for him. Even though I try to make every day count, February 14th is a day of extra love and cuddles for us. A nice homemade dinner, a bottle of red wine, a romantic movie, and drawing a few random cards from our favorite card game sounds like the perfect plan!

As newlyweds, we’ve had plenty of important discussions while planning our future together. Honestly, The Skin Deep has been a huge help when it comes to asking the tough questions and having the hard conversations. We own a few of their decks, and they’ve sparked some of the best conversations we’ve ever had. The questions are so unique and thoughtful! {THE AND} Couples Edition, Honest X, and the 12 Questions for Love book have been invaluable tools for strengthening our communication and deepening our love.

Yes, Valentine’s Day has become a commercial holiday BUT it can also be a wonderful reminder to be more mindful that our time in this world is limited—and so is our partner’s. It can be an excuse to give more attention to the people we love the most. It can inspire us to strive for healthier, more harmonious, reciprocal, and loving relationships. The kind that inspires us to be better and to do better. The kind that encourages us to step out of our comfort zones and rebuild the parts of ourselves that need growth. The kind that moves us to heal our own wounds and, in turn, help others heal theirs, creating a loving network of self-aware, compassionate people.

So this year, how about we use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to fill our lives with a little extra love and softness. Remind your partner how much you like them, how much you value the time you share, and how deeply you love them for who they are. Use this moment to add another beautiful memory to your love story. The world needs us to spread love now more than ever, so let’s start by loving the people closest to us with all our hearts. 🥰❤️

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With love,Regina Zuniga

The Skin Deep Social Media Manager