Nice post, Breaking Dawn. It's true that "this day should be about expressing love, period." Also, I hadn't thought about the little valentines shared with elementary school classmates in many, many years! What a nice memory. Thanks.

Although my partner & I have been together almost 20 years, we don't exchange gifts or cards. Call me cynical, but I find the Hallmark card thing to be one big scam. You're paying $5 or more on a piece of paper with a sentiment written by a total stranger. It's better to show love & appreciation for loved ones in more concrete ways.