I love the holiday, and am single, hopelessly single. I don't hate it because it's not a judgement on my singlehood. I am single and I don't have anyone to share the day with but to me, it's just another recognition of something good, Love and romance. Nothing wrong with celebrating it or having that day but that's just me... I guess every holiday celebration if thought of this way could offend someone and bother them... but then What about Black history month? Should I feel left out because I'm half japanese and caucasian? No. it's just recognizing something. meh.

I do understand making you wish you were with someone, though. I do. I feel for those that do have a hard time with it and it seems to zoom in on their area of lack. That is, an SO of some sort. *hugs to you all that have no Valentine to love*

Oh and about commercialism. It's a money-driven world. Business will always take every opportunity to monetize anything, any holiday, event or even subject. If you celebrate it, celebrate it focusing on what it is, not what you can give or get. It's about the special person on the other end, not about showering them with expensive gifts. Although I wil say I am a giver and love to do that, that's just me, I enjoy giving.

Ok I've rambled enough.