Spring has finally arrived! Tra-la! No more scratchy sweaters, no more dry skin, no more whining about boys who've done me wrong. I'm letting the season's tantalizing optimism take me over.

It's that feeling Mole describes in the first paragraph of Wind in the Willows: "Spring was moving in the air above and in the earth below and around him, penetrating even his dark and lowly little house with its spirit of divine discontent and longing."

What magical phrasing-divine discontent and longing. Isn't that exactly how each lovestruck spring feels? An ache of hope, a restlessness of temper, a pull … Read More

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What is it exactly about receiving a bouquet of flowers that's so heartwarming? For practical purposes, the already decaying plants will wither into an eyesore within a week of reception. Yet, research shows gifting flowers—moreso than things like candles or fruit baskets—to be a surefire way to improve someone's mood.

So, which came first: the flowers or the mood-altering trance they hold on us?

Flowers have held meaning throughout history—when verbal professions of love were forbidden or socially inappropriate, the gift of a rose could speak volumes. As Flowershopnetwork.com puts it, "Flowers, after all, are the … Read More

"V-Day." Sounds more like an invasion of Normandy than a day spent celebrating love and romance. And rightfully so. Sometimes the intricacies of preparing for the holiday resemble war-room strategy more than jubilation. Sure, you're armed with flowers and chocolates instead of a rifle and grenades, but there is a common dread, with the tips of those big red hearts hanging like so many swords of Damocles.

Sound like the ramblings of a bitter soul? Sour grapes some? That's the classic reply to those haters of the holiday. But it's not only the lonely hearts that feel a certain misgiving … Read More

Everywhere you go during the holidays, people show their Christmas spirit using the ancient art of setting out a poinsettia. Everyone knows that you're really into the holidays because you purchased a potted plan (with red foil) and put it some place visible for a few weeks. Forget cookies or lights or anything of that nature, grab a plant from the grocery store (they run about 10 dollars), find a table for it and you're house will not be missed by St. Nick. Even though Christmas came, saw and conquered a scant 4 days ago, I have not seen … Read More

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The word dating doesn't exist in Paris; they call it meeting because "date" is a code for flowers, dinner, goodnight kiss, etc. It's not spontaneous. 

Want to know what happens next? Watch all the France webisodes from Liz Tuccillo's "How To Be Single" series! VIDEO: Single In France: We Know When "He's Not Into Us" VIDEO: Single In France: Looking For Love? Be Yourself! VIDEO: Single In France: "Date" Doesn't Translate VIDEO: Single In France: Dating Rules Don't Apply Here VIDEO: … Read More