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Some people think I have taken this self-love thing a little too far.

Lynn Loves Jewelry HeartShaped Pieces That Instantly Delight

I admit it isnt everybody who once bought herself a sterling silver flask inscribed I Love You.

(What can I say?

It was cute.)

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But withValentines Dayapproaching, I think we should take a fresh look at this whole romanticgift-givingthing.

First off, the gauzy pink aura that envelops February 14 belies the holidays scandalous history.

(This is a nice story, but frankly I have my doubts.)

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The more you look into this, the worse it gets.

women with bloody animal hides.

As if this werent bad enough, after the paddling these luckless females were paired with men by lottery.

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But enough hidden history!

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