Has social media changed the meaning of Valentine’s Day? Avoiding comparison, loneliness (and texting your ex) | Ep.2

Fun on Weekdays

Jenna Palek

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4.8 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 14 February 2023

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Valentine’s Day is just another weekday. Remember that as you scroll through social media and find yourself playing the inevitable comparison game. Valentine’s Day comes with a lot of pressure and high expectations that feel like they can never be met - is social media to blame? Social media is a highlight reel, and you may find yourself thinking about your ex’s highlight reel. Whatever you do, DON’T text him! Happy Valentine’s Day to all my girls - the heartbroken, the single, and the lovebirds.

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0:00.0	Hey, all you love birds.
0:06.4	Welcome back to another episode of Fun on Weekdays podcast.
0:09.7	I'm your host, Jenna Palak.
0:11.6	And if you haven't figured it out by now, today's episode is all about Valentine's Day.
0:16.7	A dreaded holiday by many, whether you're in a relationship, single, or you're going
0:21.4	through it right now with some heartbreak.
0:23.4	I think Valentine's Day comes with a lot of pressure and a lot of expectations.
0:29.9	So I want to talk about it today.
0:31.0	I want to remind you that Valentine's Day is just another weekday.
0:35.9	It is one of 365 days of the year and for whatever reason, Hallmark decided, let's put all of
0:42.9	the pressure onto everyone to show their utmost love and appreciation for their partners
0:49.3	today.
0:50.3	And although we should expect that love and appreciation every day of the year, Valentine's
0:54.5	Day comes with a lot higher expectations.
0:57.0	The post on social media, the gift, the date, the sex, sorry, mom and dad, if you're listening
1:02.3	to this, just don't.
1:03.6	But when you create such high expectations, it leaves a lot of room for disappointment.
1:08.9	When I think about Valentine's Day, it's kind of similar to New Year's Eve.
1:12.3	You have such high expectations that's going to be this crazy night.
1:15.2	You're going to go to an awesome party.
1:17.4	You're going to wear an awesome outfit, look at the hottest you've ever been.
1:20.7	You're going to hook up with your ex boyfriend, hopefully not.
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