Valentine’s

If you listen to American music, or watch American television, you will probably agree that the most popular subject of these forms of entertainment is love. Romantic love always finds an audience in the United States. Falling in love, solving the problems of love and achieving the happy ending of a big wedding are subjects of interest to the adult as well as the teenage public. Millions of Americans celebrate their Valentine’s Day with special cards and gifts that announce their love to their mates, their friends, their co-workers and their families. As a popular saying goes" Love conquers all." Numerous columns in magazines and newspapers offer advice to the lovelorn, those with difficulties of the heart. To most Americans, romantic love is central to the happy life.
   Not only do Americans believe in romantic love but they also believe that it is the best basis for marriage. Despite the high divorce rate in the Untied States, young men and women continue to marry on the basis of romantic love. They may have strong ties with parents, brothers, or sisters, but when he or she falls in love, the strongest feelings are supposed to be for the loved one. When they get married, they usually plan to live apart from both sets of parents and build their own independent family structure.