IN THE BLUE CORNER:

Weighing in with a considerable argument against Cupid and his friends, it’s —

Valentine’s Day can be great if you’ve got a partner or are a sucker for all things nauseating sweetness, but dedicating one day to the celebration of love seems a bit ridiculous.

IT’S NOT INCLUSIVE

What, you’ve not got a date or partner on V–day? Horror of horrors!

Even the most content of singles can get impatient with their coupled friends trying to set them up so they are ‘not alone’ on this ‘special day’.

Seriously, just supply them with a sick bag for when all the lovey gushing comes from everyone’s mouths, and they’ll be right.

For those who wish they had a partner, Valentine’s Day is like a slap in the face where you can’t even distract yourself by hanging out with friends, as they’re all...at home ...with their partners...

LOVE ISN’T A ONE-DAY AFFAIR

Even if it’s not an overly romantic gift or bubble bath, love can be shown every day of the year through actions and words; sometimes it’s the little things that make the most difference.

Take the time to learn what makes your partner feel loved most — it could be a helping hand with a project, or encouraging words, or your undivided time doing something together — and implement them into everyday life.

RIDICULOUS GENEROSITY

Don’t get me wrong, most people enjoy receiving a gift.

But the stereotypical Valentine’s Day gifts and treats have faults.

Chocolates or bubbly? Thanks to you from my waistline for that extra sugar I felt obliged to consume because it was a gift. Flowers? Dead in a week. A card? Collects dust or uses storage room until it eventually joins the landfill.

And what the heck am I supposed to do with that stupid teddy bear?

Jewellery? That maybe I’ll take.