The Comment Awards Love You, And You, And You, Forever!

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Hey hi hello I love you! I hope your Valentine’s day was filled with whatever types of love you desire! My dog Milo got three valentines from his friends at school!*

*The dog park.

This week, a coffee maker changed KKU’s life.

Heather knows which Marvel hero you should marry!

Em is single and loves Valentine’s Day. I love this energy!

THIS HEADLINE: “Mother Has Lived, What Can I Say?”

Dani Janae also spoke with queer Indigenous musician Black Belt Eagle Scout about their new album!

Nico’s got tips on how to survive a DIY home renovation, as a couple!

I had some thoughts for a reader whose partner keeps mentioning a break-up.

For V-day, Ellen wrote about finding her way to a love that’s lasted 45 years and counting!

Need a bisexual romance to read this month? Christina’s got you covered!

Niko had these important words about the contributors’ open letter to the New York Times.

And then there were your comments!

On Your Zodiac Sign as a Creepy Vintage Valentine’s Day Card:

The Gemini Award to Kristana:

Gemini: This is my brain on Valentines.

On This Coffeemaker Changed My Life, Makes Mornings With the Sleepyhead I Love Even Sweeter:

The Service Journalism Award to Erin and Linnea:

As a fellow morning person dating an evening person, a big thing for me has been scheduling my own activity on weekend mornings, so when I get home my partner is just waking up Cause i really didnt like just waiting around waiting for them to wake up

On Quiz: Which Marvel Hero Is Your Wife?

The Skill Set Award to Caitlin:

yelena belova! does that mean i’m kate bishop, fulfilling a lifelong dream in which not only am i not a danger with a bow and arrow but actively skilled?

On Pop Culture Fix: Brittney and Cherelle Griner Are the Super Bowl MVPs of Our Heart:

The Times A Million Award to msanon:

Love to BG. very nice to see her smile.

On Homo Reno: 13 Tips for Keeping Your 5 Year Queer Relationship Intact While Renovating the House You Live In:

The No Man No Problem Award to Linnea and K:

A minor point, but I love the image of your neighbor, hands on hips saying “No man!

I like to think one of his kids is quietly having a ring of keys moment somewhere in the background… Your writing is awesome, Nico! I always love reading your work.

On Heart Whisperer: How I Found My Way to a Love That’s Lasted 45 Years:

The Love Is Not A Lie Award to Leah:

Thank you for sharing this beautiful essay. I met my partner after we both came out later in life and there’s something so precious about finding something you didn’t know was missing. I’ll be looking for your memoir. Cheers!

And on Blush and Bashful: How One Fat Femme Bought Her Dream Wedding Dress:

The MVP Lindy West Award to Linnea:

Vanessa I love your dress journey!! 💖 I got my dress from ModCloth, and then took it to a seamstress friend of a friend for some alterations. I wanted something that looked fancy/cute but was chill enough that I could wear it again. (Reader, I loved the dress but regretfully I have not worn it since our wedding 7 years ago. 😂) Also, Lindy West’s 2015 essay “My Wedding Was Perfect and I was Fat As Hell the Whole Time

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  2. The entire idea of dog park friends doing valentines is almost too cute to handle!!

    Dear Milo,
    Can we be friends fur-ever?
    Love, Sharktopus

    Ps virtual friends only she hates dogs a lot

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