Unforgettable Valentine Memories

Unforgettable

Valentine

Memories

by Sierra Silverspoon

For singles, Valentine’s Day is especially special, because it’s a day set aside for love.  This day can be either a stark reminder of how alone we are, (with no one to send us cards or flowers) or how loved we are.  Here are some memorable experiences our readers shared.

Suzanne – “Two years ago, my boyfriend moved out on Valentine’s Day.  I came home from work with his favorite pizza in hand, to find his closet empty and a note that read, “I’m sorry, but I love another.”  His move was unexpected and I was haunted by this note for over a year, but the pain of his departure eventually faded away.  Then last Valentine’s Day, he showed up unexpectedly at my door with flowers and candy.  When I opened the door, he handed me a note that read,” I’ve come to realize that I could never love another, as long as I love you.”  When I looked at him, he had tears in his eyes, and I forgave him on the spot.  He moved back the next day with an engagement ring in hand.”

Peggy – “Last year on Valentine’s Day, after breaking up with my boyfriend of four years, I was standing in a supermarket looking through all Valentine’s cards in search of a card for my sister.  I was on the verge of tears when a hand touched my shoulder from behind.  It turned out to be a guy I’d been in love with in college, who didn’t even remember my name.  Of course, he also didn’t know I’d been an admirer.  In fact, he couldn’t even remember why my face looked so familiar.  When I told him who I was, he looked embarrassed, but he also looked at me as if I was the most beautiful woman he’d ever seen. We stood talking for over thirty minutes and then he asked if I would join him for lunch.  We ended up spending the rest of the day together…and we’re still together.”

Danielle – “My longtime boyfriend had gone out of town on business four days before Valentine’s Day, and I was missing him like mad when Valentine’s Day rolled around.  We had finally broached the subject of marriage over the Christmas holidays, and I was hoping I’d get a ring for Valentine’s Day.  At work that afternoon, I received a Fed Ex Box from him.  When I opened it, there was a picture of the two of us grinning at each other taped to a small box, and a note asking me to call him before I opened the box.  When I did, there was a beautiful diamond ring sitting on a cushion of velvet.  He proposed to me on the phone. When I hung up, I let out a scream, and all of my co-workers came running to congratulate me.”