By Marla Martenson Whether you’re scribbling love notes, dodging candy hearts like emotional landmines, or planning a cozy solo movie night with popcorn and fuzzy socks—Valentine’s Day has a way of sneaking into your calendar and your feelings. But how did we get here? Why is February 14th practically dipped in chocolate and wrapped in red ribbon? Let’s rewind a bit… like, way back. A Rebel in Robes—The Real Saint Valentine Before we had boxes of truffles and oversized teddy

By Marla Martenson Every year, Valentine’s Day gets blamed for a lot. The pressure. The loneliness. The comparison. The disappointment. But Valentine’s Day isn’t the problem. It’s a mirror. And mirrors don’t create feelings — they reveal what’s already there. What Valentine’s Day Tends to Surface Valentine’s Day has a way of amplifying whatever has been quietly present beneath the surface all along. It can reveal: How secure or uncertain you feel in your relationship Whether