What does Valentine's Day mean to you? What do you hope for on Valentine's Day? What are your thoughts about the holiday?

Oh, goodness. The picture of Valentine's Day is so bright and alive in my mind. Roses are my favorite flower, and who can refuse chocolates? Not to mention the many people I’ve met. For me Valentine’s Day has never been about the gifts, but rather the fact that for one day people share the love they feel for others. For a fleeting day, they tell you what they truly feel. In today's busy times it seems to slip by so fast and not get said. And there are the dreams, too . . . we can't ignore the little winged cupids! They work so hard to find the Mr. or Ms. Right, and on that one day give strangers the courage to say "I can tell them how I feel.” That little push can help so much.

As for me . . . well, I’m a romantic and an artist. I dream everyday of that one person to see me standing still for who I am and love me for it. It would give my heart wings. I would smile more often. I’d love everyday, I’d laugh, I’d dance. We all have dreams of finding “The One,” and I respect anyone who does not give up on that. Life is so full of adventure that sometimes we overlook the simple things ‒ and love is one of them.

I know I’ve side-stepped those tiny arrows for a few years now. Not that is makes me unhappy -- it is just taking more time for me to find my one love. Now I’m just happy with a different world, sharing my life (and a paper hug and kiss) with my friends. It opens a new world to look at. But if by chance.."That One Soul" finds me in the field of roses . . . I will know him by the look in his eyes, and the smile that is on his face, because that we would have in common.

So I’ll wish everyone happiness and luck in finding "The One," and most of all hugs and kisses for being the best friends one could ask for! Happy Valentine’s Day!

What I want for Valentine’s Day? Forget the diamonds: if someone got me a car or a laptop I’d be thrilled! I’m kidding, though. What I’d most like for the holiday would be to be with my soul mate in a romantic setting . . . I don’t like being alone on that day.

What I’d most like for Valentine’s Day? A kiss from my beautiful lover girl ‒ whoever she is! I wouldn’t feel that different from other days: I’m an eternal romantic. In my country, Portugal, the day is pretty normal. We’re not like some, filling out girls with chocolate! When I’ve been with someone, though, I do pay special attention to my lover, and offer her flowers ‒ and yes, chocolate, if she wants.

What do I want for Valentine's Day? For Valentine's I would really like a gal to be with, someone with whom I could be in a real meaningful and happy relationship with. I just want someone to enjoy being wait: someone who doesn’t mind a little teasing and silliness and laughter. As to Valentine’s Day in general, well, I feel it is important to have a special day that is very romantic to both partners, as it helps strengthen the relationship in a very special way. Actually, everyday ought to be special for both. Instead of having only one day of year as Valentine's, you could create (being creative) one day per month that could be a "Valentine’s Day". Why does February only have to have that special day?

If I could concoct my own special holiday, it would start out with a massage for each partner, followed by a wholesome breakfast, then a long stroll along the beach, then maybe a tasty lunch, then a few hours of intimacy in the afternoon, followed by special gifts for each, then get all dressed up go to a very special romantic quiet restaurant, where it is somewhat dark with candlelight and music, followed by some dancing and finally back to home sitting around a fireplace, having something warm to drink, sharing with each other and finally for more intimacy into the rest of evening and early morning. Hopefully it won’t be too long before I’ll find someone to share this with . . .


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