By Marla Martenson Valentine’s Day gets a bad rap. It’s either hyper-commercialized or painfully predictable: overpriced dinners, rushed roses, and pressure to “make it special.” But love—real love—thrives in presence, creativity, and intention. So instead of booking the same crowded overpriced prix fixe dinner, why not celebrate your relationship in a way that actually feels meaningful? Here are 10 unique Valentine’s Day date ideas  that invite play, presence, and deeper co

Even though I knew it was the best thing for me, for us, because heck, he was miserable as well, I missed our home in Los Angeles. I missed my routine. I couldn’t see how I was going to be able to get past the feeling of deep loss. I was certain that I would go to my grave confused, and dis-regulated, feeling like a complete fuck-up in the relationship department.