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Four creative ways to get through Valentine’s Day alone
Valentine’s Day is enough to make some people say “boo.” Jessica Biel’s character Kara calls it “The happiest holiday of all time,” in the film “Valentine’s Day,” but not everyone has a sweet tooth for V Day and the sappiness that comes along with it. For some, the cheer, the ...
Pen in hand, wear your heart on your sleeve
Put down that chocolate. Ignore the teddy bears. This Valentine's Day, pick up your pen. A love letter is a surefire way to make your significant other swoon. "There's something special about the thought of another person taking time to express themselves emotionally," said Lavern Nissley, executive director of the ...
25 free Valentine’s to give your love this year
It is an American proverb that has been crooned by singers from Frank Sinatra to Janet Jackson, and is truest concerning matters of the heart: “The best things in life are free.” Toward that end and in honor of this heart-shaped, candy-coated occasion, here are 25 things you can do ...
How to write the better love letter
Forget the flowers, the chocolates and the store-bought cards. “I try to influence people not to do the traditional things for Valentine’s Day,” says therapist Linda Bloom. “I encourage them to write a personal note of appreciation and gratitude instead.” Bloom and her husband, Charlie, are relationship experts and authors ...
10 reasons why it's great to be single on Valentine's Day
For many, Valentine's Day will bring jewelry or a power tool. At the very least, a card or a stuffed hedgehog holding a heart that says "Be Mine" will show up sometime, a reminder that somebody cares enough to pay attention to the hype that says they'd better pay attention. ...
How to avoid scams on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for you to show loved ones how much they’re adored. It’s also an opportune time for scammers to trick you into providing personal information or install viruses on your computer. Your Better Business Bureau advises you to avoid Valentine’s Day scams. If you’re among the ...
Need help writing that love poem? Try this
If you're feeling romantic this time of year (and who isn't?), you probably want to write a poem for the object of your affections. But writing great poetry from scratch is hard work and often takes several minutes. To give you a start, my friend, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and I ...
Author offers Valentine’s advice to grieving lovers
For those celebrating a new or long-term loving relationship, Valentine’s Day can be wonderful indeed. But for those who have lost a sweetheart, the holiday can be excruciating. Just ask Joni Aldrich, who has written two books chronicling the end-of-life journey with her husband and the recovery from grief that ...
Therapists offer advice for long-lasting relationships
If you’re hoping to celebrate eons of Valentine’s Days with your significant other, you may want to pay attention to Linda and Charlie Bloom. The two marriage counselors, wed for more than 38 years to one another, have co-authored books on the subject, including “101 Things I Wish I Knew ...
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