Happy Valentine’s Day!
A day devoted to love and letting people know that you care.
Where do you stand on the day of hearts and flowers?
Do you get giddy over the romance in the air, the sound of all those cheesy love songs and the chance for a special night on the town or cuddling by the fire with your significant other?
Or are you someone that decries the corniness of the day or its commercialism, standing firmly on the side of the argument that you don’t need a special day to express your feelings for those you love?
Or perhaps you fall somewhere in between, choosing to celebrate some of the traditions of the day?
Love is All Around
The love that’s all around me And so the feeling grows
Songwriter: Reg Presley
It’s written on the wind. It’s everywhere I go.
So if you really love me – Come on and let it show
Love Is All Around lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
However – and with whomever – you celebrate, today is a day for love stories. If you feel the need for stories of love, here are some collections to get you in the right frame of mind. On Valentine’s Day or any day the mood for romance arises.
Grab your hankies, your comfort food, your glass of wine, your cozy blanket, your favourite person, your animal companions and/or anything else that helps you set the mood, and settle in for a good cry or laugh, whichever makes you happy.
Stories of Love
Essays & Short Stories
17 Cute Short Love Stories That Will Make You Smile
25 Modern Love Essays to Read if You Want to Laugh, Cringe and Cry
50 Great Articles and Essays about Love and Relationships
Books
The 10 greatest love stories in literature, from The Fault in Our Stars to A Single Man
The 27 Greatest Romance Novels to Read In Your Lifetime
Movies
40 of the Most Romantic Valentine’s Day Movies
50 Best Valentine’s Day Movies You Can Watch Online In 2020
Podcasts
The Best Love Story Podcasts (2021)
The Modern Love Podcast: 10 Episodes to Get Your Heart Beating
Other ideas
25 Fun Things to Do on Valentine’s Day for a Memorable and Romantic Night
10 Valentine’s Day Activities for the Anti-Valentine’s Day Couple
What is your idea of a perfect Valentine’s Day? Share your tips in the comments.
Here’s to LOVE, in all its many forms.
And here’s to you having the day of your choosing.