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Is there any holiday more fraught, more ripe for misunderstanding thanValentines Day?

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Pity the poor person who is trying to figure you and your desires out!

Dont pretend you havent seen this.

We dont believe you.)

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Of course, a sweet missive is nice.

And guess what else?

You dont have to embrace heart jewelry just because it is February.

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