True Love? Or Love Of Commerce?

Hi all,

With Valentine's day fas approaching us, the question has to be asked. Are we, as a nation, hopelessly in love or are we too motivated in the acquisition and giving of materialistic goods?

Do we feel helpless and belittled if we do not give some physical posession to our significant other? Are we caught up in the more widely accepted tradition because we struggle to find original ideas for our expression? Or is it our genuine way of expressing our love and feelings?

Please let me know what you think...