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Woman Buys Ad Space to Dump Boyfriend on Valentine's Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:31:00 +0000

Whether you're stuck trying to figure out an original way to be romantic or lamenting the fact you don't have a sweetheart, Valentine's Day definitely isn't all chocolate and good feelings.

But no matter your February 14th gripe, you are still probably having a better Valentine's Day than a Manchester, England man named Dan.

16 Nostalgic Valentines You Probably Gave Away as a Kid

Emerald Catron — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:03:14 +0000

Remember when Valentine's Day was awesome? You spent all day gluing construction paper to a shoe box, for the sole purpose of having people stuff it with cheap candy and cards from the pharmacy. Now it's just Someecards on Facebook and the orange creams are all that's left in the Whitman's sampler in the office kitchen.

Here are some of those cards you maybe used to get in your shoebox, if the teacher was too depressed to make you make your own Valentines. Happy Valentine's Day.

The Most Painfully Awkward Movie Sex Scenes of All-Time

Britt Hayes — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:27:03 +0000

We're tired of these glamorized sex scenes in movies -- the truth is that sex is awkward and weird sometimes, and we love when movies get it right. There's nothing quite like a painfully awkward sex scene in a movie, whether it's played for laughs or for discomfort. We've collected a list of the most awkward sex scenes in movies, ranging from the hilarious to the embarrassing, cringe-worthy, and hard to watch.

Lonely? Here's How to Really Wallow in Valentine's Day Misery

Emerald Catron — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:40:57 +0000

Being sad, alone and pathetic is sort of a specialty of mine. To give you an idea, I've definitely been humiliated by an airbrush artist at an amusement park, which I was visiting without any friends. So when it comes to Valentine's Day, I've basically mastered the art of being totally miserable. Feel free to join me, but it's going to be a pretty rough night. Let's get started, shall we?

The Best Valentine's Day TV Episodes Ever

Emerald Catron — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:04:50 +0000

Say what you want to about Valentine’s Day, it is an excuse to buy a three pound box of chocolates and a double-sized bottle of white wine and not have to share it with anybody. But what to do while you’re picking through your Whitman’s Sampler and pouring yourself Texas-sized glasses of pinot grigio? Why [...]

Valentine's Day Ideas For the Cheap Romantic

Todd Harding — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:45:12 +0000

There are ways to be romantic and not spend a ton of money. Todd Harding has done everything on this list over the years. Some of the ideas do take a little bit of work. These are Todd's 5 favorite money-saving Valentine's Day Ideas.

Make It So With These Awesome 'Star Trek: TNG' Valentine's Day Cards

Emerald Catron — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:45:05 +0000

Amazing and talented animator/motion graphics artist Michelle Enemark made these ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ valentines for her husband. Fortunately, in addition to being amazing and talented, she is also really sweet and said we could share them with you. Michelle and her husband are super-super in love, so maybe you can transfer beam some [...]

Savvy Chocolate-Maker Creates Deliciously Edible Shoes

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:08:54 +0000

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Well, the way to a woman’s might just be through her feet. In a bolt of Valentine’s Day lightning, Dallas-based chocolatier Andrea Pedraza has carved a name for herself by making women’s shoes — out of chocolate. Pedraza’s trademark confections are pumps that [...]

10 Games to Play With Your Sweetheart

Alex Langley — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:51:25 +0000

Valentine's Day is coming, and many gamers are going to want to spend some quality time with their significant others. But once the wine's been poured, and you're too full from dinner, you'll probably want something to do as a couple, and what better activity than video games? Here we've rounded up 10 of the best games to play with your sweetheart, games that are about having quick, easy fun with someone you dig

Deceased Husband Wins Valentine's Day With Romantic Gesture From Beyond the Grave

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:21:37 +0000

For 46 years, Sue Johnston had a pretty good idea what she'd be getting on Valentine's Day. Each February 14 her husband John would give her a bouquet of flowers with a note that read "My love for you grows."

Sadly, John passed away two years ago in April. 10 months later, Johnston received Valentine's Day flowers from somebody named John. At first she thought it was a cruel joke.

They're Not Just For Love Anymore! Conversation Hearts For Every Occasion

Alyssa Kramer — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:00:47 +0000

Whoever is responsible for inventing the Conversation Heart had the right idea of less being more. Personally, I think the more we can communicate to our loved ones via candy, the better. Why waste a beautiful moment stuttering and stumbling over your words when you can simply slide a tiny, edible heart across the table to sum up everything you want to say?

The Most Romantic GIFs for Valentine's Day

Hannah Gutenplan — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:03:25 +0000

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’ve put together a special collection of GIFs. Valentine’s Day is a special holiday — some people love it and some people want to permanently delete it from the calendar and never see another heart shaped box of chocolates again. Well, no matter which camp you fall into, these GIFs [...]

5 Fun, Different and Surprising Valentine's Day Dates

Kathy Landin — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 07:25:38 +0000

It comes around every year, and yet every year you wonder what kind of date you should take your sweetheart on for Valentine’s Day. There’s always dinner and a movie, but that’s been done. You could see a show and have late-night dessert. If it’s cold, you can freeze your tushes off ice-skating. Or you [...]

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Babes, From a Babe

Jackie Mancini — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:00:58 +0000

Alright dudes, you have one more shopping weekend to not screw this up. Let’s talk. Valentine’s Day is kind of dumb, right? Hopefully my mother isn’t reading this (or really anything I write on here, ever) because my parents got married on February 14th — they are saps. Truth is, a lot of people are [...]

The Worst Valentine's Day Gifts on the Web

Emerald Catron — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:19:38 +0000

If you’re feeling a little pressure to impress this Valentine’s Day, let us lend you a hand. Here are some things you DEFINITELY SHOULD NOT BUY. So just cross those right off your list of gift ideas. This is just a smattering of examples from a very thorough list compiled by our friends at Huffington [...]

10 Valentine's Day Facts You Need to Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

Christine Gritmon — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:13:28 +0000

It's almost time for everyone's (least) favorite holiday -- Valentine's Day! But before you resign yourself to watching 'Marley & Me' and eating soup straight out of the can, learn these facts! At least that way you can feel like you're not completely worthless because you're still capable of learning. That should help. That, and ice cream.

20 Awesome Pop Culture Valentines For Your Sweetheart

Sarah Shahzad — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:06:46 +0000

This year, for Valentine’s Day, express your feelings with these hilarious pop culture Valentines. Everyone loves it when they’re threatened, cajoled or otherwise intimidated into submitting to another person’s affections. The following are some of the fun valentines we found, inspired by the likes of ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Adventure Time,’ among others. [...]

Who's More Stressed on Valentine's Day — Singles or Couples?

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:31:39 +0000

For a holiday all about the heart, Valentine’s Day sure wreaks a lot of havoc on it. According to a new survey, 56% of people believe singe people are more stressed out on Valentine’s Day. The other 44% say people in a couple are more stressed on this most romantic of days. A total of [...]

The 10 Best Video Game Couples Ever

Donald Deane — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:59:25 +0000

Anyone who argues that video games are full of senseless violence and lack genuine emotion simply hasn't spent enough time with a controller in their hands. In fact, many games are driven by heartfelt love stories at their core. Some are cute and Disney-esque, while others are doomed from the start in the tradition of Greek tragedy. Either way, the video game romances we present here are all epic in their own ways.

5 Myths & Legends That Make Valentine's Day Interesting

Kathy Landin — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:22:14 +0000

Every year we try to talk ourselves out of caring about Valentine’s Day and every year we give in to the fun of celebrating love. Or, specifically not celebrating love, if that’s your thing. Either way, even if it’s become way too commercialized, we always pay attention to society’s day of love.

This year, instead of complaining about the prices of roses and chocolates, entertain your valentine with some of the stories that make Valentine’s Day more than just a day of obligatory affections.