Love is in the air in Lubbock, Texas.

Along with dust. And denial.

Valentine’s season in West Texas isn’t just about romance, it’s about the little, teensy weensy, DESPARATE lies we tell ourselves in an effort to protect our pride, our peace, and our situationships.

Here are the biggest lies Lubbock residents whisper to themselves each February.

“The wind isn’t that bad today.”

You probably said that while leaning at a 45-degree angle, trying to walk into United for a rotisserie chicken that you planned on eating in the car. Your hair is horizontal. Your car door almost ripped your arm off. It’s okay. Be honest with yourself.

Photo by Khamkéo on Unsplash“We’re just talking.”

Yeah, it doesn’t seem like “talking” to me. You’ve been “just talking” since the pumpkin patch opened in October, and their hoodie lives at your house. Their toothbrush has squatters’ rights at this point. Get real.

Photo by Chris Lynch on Unsplash“This restaurant is perfect for a romantic dinner.”

Not exactly. It’s loud. There’s a TV showing basketball, and a child you don’t know is screaming next to your table. The queso is the only thing carrying your relationship right now.

Photo by ŞULE MAKAROĞLU on Unsplash“I don’t need a Valentine.”

You absolutely don’t, but you did pause a little longer than normal in the floral section of Market Street yesterday. We noticed.

Photo by Resat Kuleli on Unsplash“They’ll text me back.”

No, they won’t, bestie. The message says it was delivered three days ago. They are giving you a hint. Use your best detective skills and move on. You are not entering pathetic territory.

Photo by Tonik on Unsplash“It’s not that cold.”

Then why are you wearing a scarf and long underwear?

Photo by Michael Starkie on Unsplash

Hopefully, your date this weekend isn’t something you’ll have to lie to yourself about, but if you do, it certainly won’t be the first time you’ve told yourself some poppycock to get through the day. We’re pros around here!

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