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Valentine's Day. What image does it conjure for you? Hearts and flowers, romantic meals, invitations to marriage or partnership, love declared by mysterious Valentines? While primary schools encourage children to say "I love you" to their parents, teenagers can be filled with angst as to whether anyone loves them at all. Such are the burdens of a day dedicated to love.
In a wretched world, where loneliness, despair and grief is all too real for many, it may seem anachronistic to celebrate Valentine's Day, to play the game with hearts and flowers or lingerie and chocolates. Somehow it feels wrong.This week one of my closest colleagues learned that her marriage was over. Her husband told her by email. I've been thinking about her on today...
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