The Rules Of Romance This Valentine’s Day
The socially constructed ‘romantic ideals’ By the time February rolls around, many of us feel it before we even name it. The inbox promotions, the heart-shaped ads, the subtle (and not-so-subtle) reminders of what love is supposed to look like. Valentine’s Day has become less a celebration of connection and more a referendum—on our relationships, our singleness, and sometimes, our worth. And yet, research consistently tells us that the pressure surrounding Valentine’s

