Let's ban Valentines Day

So here it is again.  
The 14th February.  
Valentine's Day.  
The day when people who are feeling  sad and lonely are made to feel even sadder and more lonely. 
The day when the postman walking straight past your door can break your heart.
The day when thousands of long stalked roses are cut and left to wilt in vases. 
The day when anyone who is allergic to flowers is exhausted by sneezing.
The day when over-the-top schmolz earns card shops a fortune.
The day when it's impossible to book a table if you are not booking a romantic table for two.
The day when red and pink are everywhere you look, even when blue is your favourite colour.
The day when the pressure of romantic expectation often ends in tears and broken hearts.
The day when how you feel about each other is no longer as important as how much money you have spent on a card or present.
Valentines Day.
Lets ban it.
Because loving yourself is as important as loving someone else.
And if your truly  do love someone, you shouldn't need a special day to tell them.