I just thought I would take a moment to discuss the middle of the month, and possibly the day February is most famous for Valentines Day. Now I am sure you have heard many variations of why Valentines day is named as it is and despite origins it is now the day widely synonymous with romantic love.

If you have someone to send a valentine card to, take out to a meal or express your deep affection for I wish you the best day. If you are one of the many who find this holiday difficult or challenging maybe a few of these ideas may help.

Firstly if you struggle to express emotion or understand your partners way of expressing emotion have you explored your love language? Here is a brief article on the 5 types of love language : verbal, quality time, physical touch, acts of service, gifts.

Not all love has to be big, expensive gestures, a beautiful pebble or handmade card can mean just as much. Cleaning the house, making dinner, carpet picnics, going to a walk together can al be just as rewarding as diamonds, chocolates and dinner.

If you are single consider expressing or celebrating another type of love to a person in your life, tell your best friend how much you love them, let your parents or children know how much they mean to you, offer love to a stranger by volunteering or handing out chocolates at work (remember these are just my spur of the moment ideas, you may wish to add your own spin).

And more still, remember love is expressive 365 days a year, not just today, sending your love on November 12th is just as important as it is on February 14th.

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