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I Hate VDay!

I Hate VDay!

There. I said it. Do you agree with me?

Let me first say that I am not opposed to romance. Yes, there are total cheeseball sap moments, but all in all, I am a huge fan of both romance and spontaneity. That being said, I think Valentine's Day is the WORST mix of both of those things. You know the day is coming and you know your SO enough to know what they are going to give you (maybe not, but you still know something will happen). I was told "He does something different every year.

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6 Ways To Keep The Love Alive In Your Relationship [EXPERT]

6 Ways To Keep The Love Alive In Your Relationship [EXPERT]

Six strategies for standing in love after falling in love!

Ah love! It’s at the very core of our being. It’s who we are at the purest and most basic level of our humanness and is the foundation of a romantic relationship. Yet as anyone who has been in a relationship knows, it takes more than love for it to endure and thrive. To go through the joys, trials, and tribulations of a relationship and come out still bonded in your love for one another requires knowledge and skills that you may not have learned along the way.

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Couple Builder: Practical Generosity [EXPERT]

Couple Builder: Practical Generosity [EXPERT]

Ask your Valentine what they most need help with.

I frequently refer to Gary Chapman's Five Love Languages. It is one of my highly recommended reads. The concepts are key to understanding how to contribute to your mate's sense of well being. What can happen in a relationship is that each one tries hard to be loving, yet each remains feeling unloved. The book explains why such a comedy of errors can occur. It also describes in detail how to meet the needs of the one you love so that they will feel it.

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15 Ideas for Keeping Romance Alive Year-Round [EXPERT]

15 Ideas for Keeping Romance Alive Year-Round [EXPERT]

Want to make that Valentine's Day feeling last? Check out this article from Psych Central now!

This guest article from Psych Central was written by Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. On Valentine's Day most couples make fancy dinner reservations, buy lovey-dovey cards and express their appreciation for each other. But what happens on February 15th? One day a year doesn’t make a romantic relationship. Plus, there are plenty of ways to keep the passion alive all year, which helps to genuinely strengthen your relationship. Below, three experts share their tips for year-round romance.

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The Easiest & Best Valentine's Day Gift Ever [EXPERT]

The Easiest & Best Valentine's Day Gift Ever [EXPERT]

Free, ecological, sexy, romantic always appreciated and, no, it's not what you think

You've read all the articles, watched all the videos, heard all the love songs and listened to all the webinars. You've racked your brain or searched on google for your favorite love quote from Shakespeare and you're still stuck on what to give to Mr Wonderful or even Mr Potentially Wonderful for Valentine's Day. Here is the ultimate perfect gift and all it takes is some time and thought. Well, all great gifts take that, I know, and we all seem to be short on time. Gratitude, Baby.

Why Is Valentine's Day Always Such A Letdown?
Why Is Valentine's Day Always Such A Letdown?

Why Is Valentine's Day Always Such A Letdown? [VIDEO]

How to have a Happy Valentine's Day and avoid the disappointment!

Happy Valentine's Day! Today is the day when couples celebrate the love they share for one another. It's a huge national holiday, and there are a lot of expectations riding on February 14 – what gift to give your partner, where to have a romantic dinner, what to do after dinner... Often with so many plans and hopes, the reality of Valentine's Day often doesn't live up to the hype. How do you avoid that? "How I Stopped Hating Valentine's Day"

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Can Valentine's Day Save Your Relationship? [EXPERT]

Can Valentine's Day Save Your Relationship? [EXPERT]

Valentine's Day shouldn't be about putting a blanket of chocolates and flowers over lovelessness.

Is your marriage or relationship lackluster?  Are you hoping a night of hearts, chocolate and flowers will add a little romantic boost to your union?   Usually Valentine's Day comes up short on reconnecting love.  We buy the usual pink and red gifts and sign our names on the same 'ol cards, but we never wake up the day after feeling more connected to our partner. I worked in the restaurant business for a while and Valentine's Day always killed me.  

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Are You Ready For Valentine's Day? [EXPERT]

Are You Ready For Valentine's Day? [EXPERT]

Valentine's Day is just around the corner...are you prepared?

Valentine's Day is romantic.  We give and receive bouquets of flowers, huge heart shaped chocolates, teddy bears carrying heart shaped candies and chocolates, and love cards that make us feel oh-so special.  So my question to you is:  Are you giving someone a special valentine this year?  Are you expecting to receive one from your significant other?

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