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How did you meet?

Think you have a great love story? Check out some of our readers' best "how we met" tales.
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Valentine's Day Videos

Share your Valentine's videogram!

Share your Valentine's videogram!

Show your beloved— whether human or pet— how much you care this Valentine's Day with a videogram.
12 steps to heal heartbreak

12 steps to heal heartbreak

There are ways to ease the pain. Check out one man's 12-step plan to move past despair and ride into the rosy future of your next romantic disaster.
Celebs in (and out of) love

Celebs in (and out of) love

If celebrity romances are the bread and butter of water-cooler gossip, then celebrity splits are the cake. From Madonna and Guy (left) to Gisele and Tom, we've got a look at the most high-profile unions and splits.
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Valentine's Day horror stories?

Have you had an awful, funny, or nightmarish Valentine's Day date? Tell us your best stories.
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Heating up the office

When people work in close proximity, there's always potential for chemistry. Check out some of the most famous television office romances.
Discussions
Dating Advice
Need some suggestions or hints to get your love life back on track? Talk about it in our advice forums.
Second Chances
Do you regret the one that got away? Try to reconnect in the second chances forum.

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Love chat

Love chat

Psychic Joanne Gerber chats live Feb. 13 at noon.
My awesome boyfriend is married
I imagine that only about half of you are reading today. The rest of you are sitting in traffic. I’m going to post one letter...
Valentine's 101
Chocolate galore
Guide

Chocolate galore

Score points with your sweetie with something made of chocolate.
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What's in a flower?

Get an expert's primer on flowers, their colors, and their meanings.
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Pick the perfect ring

Get helpful hints when buying the perfect engagement ring.
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Romance on a budget

See Valentine's Day destinations that won't break the bank.
Anti-Valentine's Day
Plan your anti-Valentine's

Plan your anti-Valentine's

Single? Hate the holiday that celebrates love? Round up your friends and plan your night out.
Making Valentine's Day plans?

Making Valentine's Day plans?

What better way to show your sweetie just how you feel than treating him/her to one of these Valentine's Day events? We did the work, just check out these 10 ideas.
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Dine out on Valentine's Day

From filet mignon to lobster chowder and rose-flavored cupcakes (now that's amore), here are some dining-out options for Valentine's Day in the Boston area.
Dating in Boston

Dating in Boston

OK, we can't help you find someone to date. But we can help you make the most out of your night in the Hub. Check out these great dates.
Gifts and goodies
25 gifts under $25

25 gifts under $25

Even if your budget is tight, you can still show your Valentine you care. Here's a look at some recession-friendly Valentine's gifts for your sweetheart.
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8 Valentine's Day gifts
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8 Valentine's Day gifts

Better to be seen by your beloved as someone who's thoughtful, frugal, and aware of the unemployment rate, than as a flashy spendthrift. So think small. But think of something.
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10 unique Valentine's gifts

10 unique Valentine's gifts

If you want to make your loved one feel special on Valentine's Day, try an old trick: Tailor the gift to the individual.
Romantic destinations
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Boston's best spots to smooch

Smooch your way through our picks and some of your suggestions for the best places to kiss in Boston.
Your turn Favorite spot to smooch?
Romantic spots in Boston

Romantic spots in Boston

Looking for some romance? Take our readers' advice. They offered these suggestions for the most romantic spots in Boston.
Share What are your romantic spots?
New England's 10 best chocolatiers

New England's 10 best chocolatiers

Step away from the Hershey bar. Put back the Whitman's Sampler. If you want to buy your sweetheart some chocolate he or she will truly appreciate this Valentine's Day, go for the good stuff: chocolate prepared locally by those who make it their craft.