5 Things to Do if Your Boyfriend ‘Forgot’ Valentine’s Day

February 14 is the most romantic of days and, in spite of its importance, your boyfriend forgot Valentine’s day, didn’t he?

Instead of waking you up to chocolate or flowers or words of affirmation or a nice brunch out, did your boyfriend jump out of bed, kiss you quickly and head out for a run, returning with bagels and a paper and not a word about what day it was.

Are you left feeling angry and hurt by his lack of recognition, the fact that he (perhaps once again) forgot Valentine’s day, making your question your self-worth and whether he truly loves you?

Before you go down that rabbit hole of self-doubt, here are a few things that you can do if your boyfriend forgot Valentine’s Day, things that you can do to put it in perspective, ease the pain and maybe gain some insight.

#1 — Don’t take it personally.

‘What?’ you say, ‘How can I not take it personally? If he loved me, he would have made an effort to do something for me.’

I know it sounds logical and simple, and for many women it is. But for many men, expressions of affection, whether with words or gifts, are akin to speaking Greek. Something they would love to do but something that seems overwhelming and daunting. And so, instead of owning it…