Why post when you can have an entire article on your love? Selena is engaged! We couldn’t be happier. CC would like Benny to give Selena more rings in different shapes. Marquise is nice but round and oval is better. Choose color stones, she is a Cancerian.
In the quiet spaces between heartbeats, love weaves its intricate tapestry. Beyond the commercialized sparkle of Valentine’s Day – the ruby-red roses and heart-shaped chocolates – lies a force so fundamental to human existence that it defies simple definition. Love is the morning sun painting gold across your mother’s kitchen, the knowing glance between old friends that speaks volumes, the tail-wagging welcome of a faithful companion, and the gentle way you’ve learned to speak to yourself in moments of doubt.
We often paint Valentine’s Day in the colors of romantic love alone, but this renders the canvas too small. Love is the midnight phone call answered without hesitation, the extra chair pulled up to make room at a crowded table, the handwritten letter that arrives just when needed. It’s in the courage of long-distance relationships bridging oceans, in the silent strength of hospital vigils, in the unexpected kindness of strangers that restores our faith in humanity.
For those navigating this day solo, remember that solitude need not mean loneliness. Self-love – that most vital and often neglected form of affection – deserves its own celebration. It’s found in the quiet triumph of setting boundaries, in treating yourself with the same compassion you offer others, in acknowledging your growth with pride. Whether it’s savoring a meal prepared with care for one, embarking on a solo adventure, or simply sitting with your thoughts and dreams, loving yourself is not a consolation prize – it’s the foundation upon which all other love builds.
In our rush through daily life, we sometimes forget that love lives in expression. A genuine “thank you” can bridge worlds. A moment of undivided attention can heal wounds. Recognition of someone’s effort, acknowledgment of their presence, celebration of their essence – these are love’s quiet languages. The grandest gesture often pales beside the simple act of making someone feel truly seen.
To those blessed with partnership, today invites a deeper appreciation – not just of the milestone moments, but of love’s quiet persistence. It’s in the coffee made exactly how you like it, the shared glance that carries a private joke, the warmth of familiar silence. It’s in how they remember the small details of your stories, how they hold space for your dreams, how they choose you again and again in life’s ordinary moments.
As seen in Miley’s photo, you can buy yourself flowers too.
We have Meghan making V-Day bagels. How cute.
For hearts carrying the weight of loss or nursing the wounds of broken love, Valentine’s Day may echo with absence. Yet even grief is a testament to love’s endurance. Each pang of missing, each bittersweet memory, speaks to the depth of connection that once was – and in many ways, still is. Honor this love too, for it has shaped you, taught you, and remains part of your story.
Love transcends the boundaries of a single day or definition. It’s a verb that demands continuous action, a choice made fresh each morning, a commitment that grows stronger through challenge. It resides in the families we’re born into and the ones we create, in the communities we build, and in the legacy of kindness we leave behind.
This Valentine’s Day, whether you’re surrounded by others or embracing solitude, remember that love’s true measure lies not in society’s expectations but in its capacity to transform, heal, and connect. It’s in the courage to remain open despite past hurts, in the wisdom to accept love in all its imperfect forms, and in the strength to keep choosing love – for others and for yourself – even when it isn’t easy.
For in the end, love isn’t just a feeling to be felt or a day to be celebrated – it’s the very air we breathe, the light by which we navigate, and the force that gives life its deepest meaning.
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