Justin DuJardin |O_o| |x_X| |-_-| |o_O|

Valentinius J Daysworthy, Kidnapper of realistic expectations, Devourer of self-esteems par excellence, at your service.

I think Love is a wonderful thing that should be celebrated, and to that end I’d like to wish all the lovers out there a great day with their significant others.

Confusing Love and Happiness

I take issue today with the institution of Valentines Day, which masquerades as a supporter of love, happiness, and all things good about personal relationships, concealing an insidious second purpose just beneath the surface.  VDay, with the help of our Advertising and Media, manages to juxtapose happiness and love for the purposes of making the argument that a persons happiness and fulfillment have a dependent relationship to love or, errm, relationships.