Commentary
“Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives.” – C. S. Lewis, “The Four Loves”Despite being a mother and a romantic, I’ve always hated Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day for the same reason: They seem like Hallmark holidays—saccharine without substance—and they put pressure on boys and men alike to woo with gifts and notes, all for the sake of a day on a calendar.
As my four young kids approach this holiday, earnestly wondering why—and how—to pass out “valentines” to classmates who are more friends than lovers (of course), I’ve thought about friendships more than ever.
