I’ve written about this before, but I am moved to say it again. My husband and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. The reasons are unimportant, but basically, it’s just not a meaningful holiday for us.

What makes me crazy is the number of people who have asked me what we are doing to celebrate. I try my very best to dodge the question, because I don’t want to deal with the inevitable follow-up. A few years back, someone asked me if we were having trouble in our marriage after hearing that we don’t celebrate the day. Seriously! This person could not believe that we just might not be moved by this holiday.

I’ve finally hit on the response “we’re spending the evening at home” which feels vaguely dishonest, but is good enough for passing aquaintances.