The Portland Mercury's Reader Valentines

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Claire

I'm the moon to your sun—any light I give off is just a reflection of you. Love, Laura

Brady

I am so lucky to have met you and I look forward to our future together. I love you.

David

Happy 9th Valentine's day together. May our gay love continue to defy societal expectations and bring us both happiness

Bowler Supreme

You make my heart flutter, my dreams sweet, and my days full of laughter and joy. I love you more than dino chicken nuggets and cat snuggles.

Steven

third year in a row, love forever it will grow, can't wait for Vegas

Laura

Love you like Spaghetti loves her special brown blanket. Love, cb

Alexa

Never would I have thought that growth could feel so comfortable. Thank you for teaching me how to love and how to change.

Jared H.

No one gets under my skin like you do… it’s a good thing you’ve got big biceps and a great ass ;) I love you.

Bebelet

Thank you for the last five and a half years. I feel like I can be completely myself around you. You mean the world to me.

Jo

Happy Valentine’s Day lovey! Thank you for making every day brighter and more beautiful. You make me feel like the luckiest girl in the world <3

Will

I love you and the life that we're building together! Your heart is so big and your love is so patient. It's you, me and Mac against the world! <3

Casey

I’m so grateful to know you. I cherish you and appreciate all your love and support these past few months. Xoxo, Aims

Avocado Chris

Thanks for being the dip for my chip.

Tabitha

Will you marry me? You're my everything, and I'm so glad we found one another. Let's be crazy together forever.

Chris

I fell in love with you the first time I met you. You make me laugh every day. You are in my heart deeply.

Chee

You are the sun, the moon and all of my stars. I love you so much.

Eddy

I'm so lucky to be your girl, thank you for bringing so much love & joy & fun to my life bae :) cheers to our first valentine's day together <3 ily

Cowgirl

We drifted along through time and space on our own cosmic tributaries, never knowing the river ahead. Now it’s you and me, bb, all the way to the sea.

Esach

10 years later and here we are, still here by each other's side. Thank you for being you. Here's to 100 more my love. Luhu today until forever.

Lil' Bee

You turn me on and RIP THE KNOB OFF!!! Loveeeeeeee - Kurt

Neil the real deal

Cheers to 20 years together. Wow 2 decades! UR a true man w/ unlimited strength to put up w/me for that long. What’s R next adventure? I luv U lots!-T

Fern

From my heart to yours today, You make the world brighter in your own sweet way ā¤ļø. Happy 1st birthday lil' one.

Teodoro, mi amor

You shine We rhyme I’m thine Anytime Day or night Sweet find We learn How we burn Sigh and yearn

MITR Fans

Thank you for all the love you've shown us! We love you just as much. Since it's V-Day be sure to celebrate...by sucking my balls! Murder In The Rain

Courtney D.

I love you. Even in the hard times. Always. 🩶

Smoothie

You’re my favorite part of this life. Never would have imagined I could be so happy. I love you so much. Love, Smoothie

Philly Willy

We made a baby! And then HAD THE BABY! And he's pretty cute. 10/10 would make another baby. 4/10 would have another. Maybe it'll be better next time.

Alicia

A tuck, a hug, a smooch and a big hug! XOXO Douglas

Dereklese

You are the Homer to my Marge, the Rainier to my Margarita, the cool to my nerd, the laughter to my jokes. I love you always and forever.

Jacky B

I’ve been singing songs since we met. Some say it’s a musical seizure. It’s not my fault that your instrument of choice is my heart. So keep playin.

X_HPC_X

We will not fall for the gay hockey situationship propaganda. Not this year, not ever. I only ship us.

Jen

How are you so damn hot? Did a genie grant you 3 wishes to directly benefit me? Do you exist solely to turn me on? Either way, no notes. U R Deluxe!

Lee

I am happy to still be your Valentine after all these years! We have many more memories together to make! I LOVE YOU!!

Sam

Life with you is bliss. Thank you for always pushing us to explore the beauty of the PNW and making me ugly laugh, if that’s a thing. Love you!

Freaky sweets

I feel sweet and happy… I don’t know what to do! Let’s start with the crossword and a kiss today.

James

I love you more than our chickens love ripe tomatoes in the summertime - Lily xoxo

Baby Boo

I love you and am so grateful for our partnership & marriage. Happy Valentine’s Day xoxo ABC forever!!

PFJ

A casual meet turned into 6 years of music, biking, beach adventures, good sushi, and more. What you and I enjoy together is legit!! CAW! Love you.

Travis W

Sugar pie honey bunch, You know that I love you! I can't help myself. I love you and nobody else. It's you and me until the wheels fall off baby cakes

my valentine goob

as we go beyond our world & share remarkable adventures, i fall in love with our moments in time. but you will always be my favorite moment in time.

Earthworm

My love for you is endless. Shall we have another, for the toad?

Lela

You’re the one. I’ve never been so sure. From not looking, 2 still finding, the love I’ve given returned back to me 10fold. I choose YOU in every life

Fig tree

I hope you are safe right now and bearing your fruit; ripe as ever. I think of you lots, I miss you with all my heart. Hope to hear from you again.

Ty B

I thank whatever gods may be For your unconquerable soul. You are the master of my fate. You are the captain of my soul.

Ty B

I thank whatever gods may be For your unconquerable soul. You are the master of my fate. You are the captain of my soul.

Jonesy

You're the best! I love you more than the Emperor's Children love Slaanesh! More than Taco & Burrito love dog treats! So happy you're my valentine!

Tyler

Since the day we met, you have made every day an adventure. You are my sun, moon, and stars. I'm so lucky to have your goofy ginger face in my life.

Nil

Wherever we go, whatever we do, know that my heart lies with you. From the bottom of my soul, down to my hole; I'll always be your 6 if you be my 9.

Bee

You are kind, brilliant, talented, hot & funny. We're confusing, but we laugh SO much & have a LOT of orgasms. Thank you for being in my life. <3 Rose

Ocean Waves,

I will be your anchor. Love, Dreamboat.

pretty dolly

I love you so much. I'm so glad you came into my life. We compliment each other so well. Here's to endless t4t, mask4mask joy. Happy valentine's day

JackieD

Tell Pus I say hi šŸ˜ -The Shire

Jennel

I love you more — always. Thank you for being my favorite sweaty tryhard. 😚

Sarinha

Thank you for making time feel like a suggestion. To growing older together and barely realizing it. I love you.

Sarinha

Thank you for making time feel like a suggestion. To growing older together and barely realizing it. I love you.

Ricardo

I appreciate your hard working and your constant love, thank you for being an amazing partner, I love you

Honey,

You're probably at the kitchen bar with our baked bean & bear, reading cute notes. Well, this one's for you: I SAY Oo WE LOVE YOU! <3 Keebah, RB, & H

Kyle

Be my valentine? Walk with me through the decans and through the physical realm? Xo

Hayden, Jantz & Jake

You three bring all the joy into my life. In your own little ways. Happy Valentine's day! All my love always, Mom / Lindsey

JC

I love you more than I've ever loved anyone. Being loved by you has changed my life. Every day with you feels braver, brighter, and ours.

Jenna

You are a kind, wonderful, and brilliant person, and I am lucky to be your partner. I love you almost as much as you love Portland coffee!

Hedy

Thank you for taking such good care of me and for all you do for our family. I love you and hope you have the best Valentine's Day. I do you too.

R.

I love you. I miss you. I cannot wait to see you. your M.

Jessie

20 years breh! Now lemme hop up on that thang.

Lorchona

Roses are red, Dodgers are blue. We made a cute baby and we both love you. Happy Valentine’s Day to our cool,hot, papa Dad. Couldn’t do it w/out you

Miles

I love you more! Butt touches for 90 more years, pls. <3, R

Sortis

Falling for you like your share holdings. Keep it in the red you venture bad boy

Beckey

I love you Honey B

Bunny

Despite our humble beginnings (you liking the 2018 photo with my feet in them on my instagram at 6am), we found love. Thank you for being my partner.

DJ Pinball

So glad this year brought us miles of advantures & hours of laughter. Cheers to more dirty gardenĀ times, backyard soaks & moments that don't suck!

You don't take, you give breathing room My flame, I don't care if I breathe in fumes I'm a fool if you're not my Valentine, my everything, my anytime!

Patrick

Another year of being hopelessly devoted to you, and I’ll never get enough. Love you with my whole heart. Thanks for laughing at all my dumb jokes. <3

Teddy

Thank you for being loving, best friend and supportive of Frankie. You are truly very special to me. Your curious, calm eyes are captivating. Elena

Vee

Happy Birthday V !! I knew I liked you when you asked if I was also autistic. You can paint my walls any time.

M + S

You are the two best things in my life. I am so lucky to have you both in my life, even if one of you wake me up every night.

Bowen

You've been saying for awhile that you're looking for a husband. Here I am! Now that you've ditched SNL, hunker down with me in SE Portland!

Mary W

Give me your eyes, I need sunshine. My dove, you are my sunshine always!! I could not love you more, I adore you, and you’ll always be my Valentine

Stephen

A new year with my love. Your support and snuggles are delightful. looking forward to high seas adventures with my pirate. Me Hearties go to you.

My Favorite

17 years, and you still give me butterflies. I didn't know it was possible, but I love you more now than I ever have.You are my everything. I love you

Merle

I’m so happy to be on this journey with you! Lucky to be with such a fun, supportive partner. So many more adventures to come! Team Brullen! I luv u.

Choo Choo Charlie

I boarded that love train and never looked back. You're my best friend, my boo, my home. Love you!

Walker

Heart of gold, brilliant mind, you are a beacon of light. Anyone is lucky to call you a friend, but I feel the luckiest.

Bud

To my forever Valentine, doggo co-parent and Wordle buddy, I love you more than I can say. Here's to more of the cozy, happy life we're building.

JacAttack

My dear sweet princess Jaydubbaroo. The sound of your laughter is like an angel's squirt tinkling down the champagne tower of our love.

Jelly

Erica my love, my light, my night, my day You ground me when I lose my way I love you so my darling beautiful wife I’m blessed Jelly Have a sweet day

Thrust Master

We've been playing with each other's bits for over 35 years and you still get me SO HOT. I love and lust you forever...xo

Quetzal

I Love You!!! I am so grateful to have met you and to call you mine. You are so special to me. I feel so seen and I love how we care for each other.

Hotwife B

Marrying you was the best decision of my life. Exploring our wild side together and getting to watch you be a sex goddess has only brought us closer.

Bob

Bob, with every pour our love aligns; laughs, adventure, hearts in rhyme—forever yours, my favorite wine. Jessica

Arika

Oh, how I treasure thee u warm, loving, kind, endlessly thoughtful sex vixen .U are pure artistry, in every form, magical & a genius. I love u mommyšŸ„€

Hannah

My bb. Thank you for all the love you let me swim in and belly laughs of course. Let's try to avoid talking capitalism before bed. More softness in 26

#1SHAWTY VIRGO VIXEN

Mi hermana mi amore SO HONORED to spend the rest of my days sharing this life w/ you & witnessing you glow as you step into your power BESITOS SIEMPRE

Lynn

I am so glad you answered my ad 34 years ago. Best decision EVER. Love JJ

Taylor

In a world that moves fast, you make time feel steady. I don't need grand gestures, just more days like the one's we've had.

MegaTron

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, I love myself More than I love you. Remember this and love yourself today girl.

Rosalind

Happy 5th anniversary to the love of my life. I wouldn't be able to do it without you. I love you more than all the cheese curds in Tillamook.

Haley

I love you so much! I feel lucky to call you my partner. You’re bad ass and the best dog mom. Happy 6th Valentine’s Day, here’s to many more! -B

Chan,

I'm so glad I ended up with the leader of Antifa, even if it was an accident. Can't wait to show the kids our FBI files (if we live that long).

Birdie

I find new reasons to love you every morning. Through the hard times and good you are a true blessing. It’s such a gift to be part of Team Brullen <3

Aaron

My beautiful Marxist lover. Thank you for starting a Plex server for us. Can't wait for all our romantic anti-capitalist movie nights <3