With Valentine’s Day in the rear-view mirror, I’m left to munch on some chocolate (a serious addiction), enjoy flowers in the house (yellow tulips), and ponder what it means to love someone for forever. February 14th is certainly an arbitrary day to share gifts and cards with someone special in our lives, but surprisingly, it was not created by Hallmark, instead going back to at least the 14th century with roots to Roman times. Perhaps that is a hint to the importance and staying power of life-long relationships. Looking back on an amazing courtship and marriage that spans 37 years, I know with emotional certainty that there is something magical about sharing your life with someone in a unique and special way. There is plenty of romance worth remembering on Valentine’s Day, but love is about much more than that. I’m definitely not an expert…but at least have some experience to share…

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