VALENTINE’S Day arrives each year, wrapped in red. By Valentine’s Day, many are already emotionally exhausted from simply trying to survive January. We add to burdens we cannot see.This Valentine’s Day asks a different question. Love, this Valentine’s Day, might simply mean sitting down and asking, “Are you okay?” and waiting patiently for the real answer, not the politically correct one. This Valentine’s Day, the most meaningful gift may not be what you buy.

Source: The Guardian February 16, 2026 07:18 UTC