It’s that time of the year coming up again. Valentine’s Day.

This is a day some women look forward to while other women dread it’s arrival depending on what side of the fence they are sitting on and more importantly, their state of mind. Hotels, resorts, restaurants and entertainment spots plan numerous activities to maximize patronage of the said day and couples churn out in droves to mark this occasion.

There is nothing as precious as Love especially when it is reciprocal. You may face many highs and lows in life but the burden is somewhat lighter when you have someone special carrying the weight with you. Having a partner who loves you unconditionally and always has your back no matter what, must be one of the most precious gifts God bestowed upon man. An Adam for his Eve and an Eve for her Adam. Truth be told, mutually benefitting and rewarding love between two people is something that should be treasured between them.

Romantic, yes. Achievable, yes. Appreciated, yes. Gratifying, yes. But a matter of life and death, No! Truth is, if life does not match to the drumbeats of your wishes where such love exists, you find love elsewhere. Not the love shared between lovers and partners but love within yourself, within your family and within your friends and loved ones. What they give you might not be pulsating but it will give you a sense of ‘somebodyness’. It will make you appreciate the little pleasures such people bring in your life. The listening ear. The hanging out. The long phone conversations. The advise. The prayers together. The words of wisdom. The belly-aching laughter. The gist. The presents. Through highs and lows they are there. Through your successes and failures they are there. They know what to say and how to say it to make you smile and feel better.

Yes...life is never a smooth journey. It is like a train ride, along the way, some people enter while others drop off. So before you reach your destination, you go through your journey with its bumps but you remain thankful for those who add colour and value to it. No man is an island and it’s moments like Valentine’s Day that reminds you of not what you don’t have...but what you DO have. So celebrate this day with those you love and appreciate them being in your life because they are the ones who make you feel special.

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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY in advance!

FASHION DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE EDITOR