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white curtis

My sweetest darling, how I love you, your laugh, your music, your racial ambiguity. Never give up; you're already the hip-hop star of my heart <3

Sweet Melissa

From the Alps of Switzerland to the Cayes of Belize the adventure us is amazing! LOVE YOU FOREVER.

Ethan

Like a well-tuned machine, we resonate--turning signals into meaning. If love is a field, ours propagates endlessly, transforming all it touches.

Tall Wife

One month married, now. I'm immoderately in love with you, as the poets say. You have my entire heart. Happy Valentines! -Your Tiny Husband

Ching Ching

You make my heart melt with your smoldering intensity. Electric liquid pumps through my veins, invigorating my corporal form with a spa-buffed sheen.

Superman *Daddy*

18 1/2 yrs together and this year WOWEE baby makes 3! Youre a trooper and I cant wait to see what the next 18+ yrs are like. Love you SO much <3Kitten

My Honey Jon

Hey maaaaan like idk maaaaan, it's been like ELEVEN YEARS MAANN!!? Like what the fuck?? Who knows what the future holds but I hope it's with you ILY!!

Nene

I’d go through the goo phase with you a million times over. You are always worth it. Here’s to flexibility, naps and goûter.

My love & heart

I know we’re going thru a tough time.This doesn’t change how much I love you.I took your name as I want us to be family.We can make it thru, together.

Rashell

ILMSY!!!!

PK my shmoopie

It’s 35 years since Maze My love for you is still craze U are the soul of my heart & the heart of my soul Our love is strong & we still rock n roll

cupcake

your kitten ways make me blush as i perform the discipline you need. you won’t see the flush take me and I won’t hear you beg; as you wish.

Caelan

Will you be my Valentine? <3 I LOVE YOU

Sara

You are my Kitty Chan, my Moo, and my Dang. The milk is chocolate always, love Joe.

Dae

Alchemy shows in our je ne sais quoi; fire, form, fusion—we are the force that always ignites. Forever yours, Victorious. 🔥

Big Ham

There are a lot of scams out there, but our love is not one of them. Here's to many more years of nonsense. - B

Bird Papi

I know this V- Day isn’t like the last. I’ll never regret getting accidentally pregnant with your bird children. Sorry, you’re stuck 4ever. (Jk 10yrs)

CD

I’m so happy to celebrate our first Valentine’s in our very very very fine house with our beloved two cats!! I love you darling

Papa Bear

After all these years I’m still in love with u. I love our family. U keep us healthy, fed, laughing, & happy. Thx 4 trying to share your feels more.❤️

Lady in waiting

Hey puppy puppy, I love you so much, graham cracker. I am so safe and cared for. Let's keep melting together. Love, Marshmallow Kitty Princess

Prima Especial

Everyday you light up my life. I love & treasure how you LIVE. FRIDAY NIGHT forever, please.

Sweetheart

Go gentle, you got this.

Gatito Blanco

Te adoro con todo mi alma. Eres mi tesoro para siempre. Con amor, Dumpling

Bestie

Thank you for being the best friend in the universe, I love you in this lifetime and in all lifetimes. Bruja

B

There has not been a day over the last three years that I have not thought about you and miss how much fun we had. You will always be #1. Love, J

Cassie Mimi

I miss you so much. I think about you every day. I’m sorry I tried to fix everything. I wish I had just listened more. Love you forever, Mama Mimi

JH

Wombats, wallabies, and penguins at night; from Steens to Cradle, scenic drives and long flights; adventures behind us and ahead more in sight.

Alec

Even after spending more than half our lives together, I love you more and more every day :) You are my dream come true! Yours forever, M <3

KK

Shiny trucks

Peter

Thank you for getting in that elevator with me! So grateful for that day and the amazing life we’re building together. Xo, Pumpkin Patch 💖

Charley

You're my favorite person now and forever. Thanks for being a wonderful partner. I love you a ton. XOXO

Nichi

I know I shouldn't love you, but I do. See you in another life.

Sana

Happy Valentine's you beautiful little cutie patootie! I love spending it with you, little stinker!

Shooger

I love you so much. Thanks for making the last 11 years the best (yes I round up, but only cause I know we’re gonna make it). Here’s to many more.

Tatie

I hope we get to try out your new language skills this summer.... a German katze with a fahrräder would be nice, but anything will l do!

Violeta

Happy Birthday and V&D Day! Love you with all of my heart. -D

Bex

Please keep allowing me to nuzzle the small of your lovely backside

Lighthouse

Keep lighting my way home, you smart, sexy, love.

Victor McVixen

Can you believe we’ve made it to our 5 year anniversary?? You’re my bestest friend - lets keep going til the end! Happy Valentine’s Day, my love.

Bear

I love you still and moving.

Bear

I love you still and moving.

Scott

You are the only one who doesn't make me want to committ murder. I love you for that.

Jenn 💖

Roses are red Crab legs are, too Sugar is sweet Fuck around and find out

Chey

I like to look up at you ;) You're mine, my sexy woman. Forever and always. Lucky number 13.

Thursday

I'll make you smile each day I bet you that I can I'll be your greatest lover I'll be your perfect man

Anastasia

The way you use your smarts and sass made me love you then, makes me love you now, and will keep me loving you forever. Kisses!

Bri B

I love you like Seth Cohen loves t-shirts and Ryan loves bracelets! You and your bright eyes can always get in my death cab.

dudu bear

you’re cute, sweet, & my absolute favorite human. thanks for letting me touch your butt. & for making me amazing dinners. i luh you so much, yesh you!

Tony

APE 4 EVA! Gosh! I just <3 love & I love you & I love our cute little baby & I love when u see this I'll be a Mrs. & an Evans! Happy Valentine's! xoxo

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Natalee

Love of my life and woman of my dirty dreams. Oh baby, you drive me crazy. This is us, this is love. Every day together leads us closer to forever <3

Judy

Turns out you DO make a cute bald man, and I DO still love you.

Laura

I'm so glad we're divorced!!

El, (betty,barry)

7,282 miles away and my sun and moon still revolve around you. let’s make this the last commercial holiday we spend at this distance? i love you.

Operator

All this time. Everything I've shared and made vulnerable with you. And I'm still not worth a simple phone call or hug. I am becoming a woman scorned.

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Anna Banana

Up, down, left, right, girl, you make my heart take flight. Swiggity swooty, I'm coming for that booty!

Annaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

One two three four -- let's get on the dance floor. Five six seven eight -- our connection is innate. <3

Arielle

We survived our trial period of country living. If there is only one city in a 3 hour radius, it needs to be this one. Welcome back! All my love. -A

Bidface

Don't sleep, I'll give you "some"... and, I love to share my soup and sandwiches with my favorite traveling companion... Ich liebe dich!

Julie

This is fucking hard! But so are we. I love you and those boys so much and we will get through this. You are doing an incredible job.

CD

My Little Miss Magic, fun song but truth is, you are literally magical. Just look at the wake of joyful impact behind you ❤️

Brett

Love you so much. Don't worry about the sick cat and the state of the world. We'll get through it like everything else. Love, your muzh

Row

You are the best thing and I love you so much! :slyguy: :kiss: :greenheart:

Big Eyes

I love you. Thank you for all the amazing things you do to make our life together so bright and fun. You are appreciated and so loved. Kisses.

Coco

I love you so very much even after all of these years. Remember the ‘skull fucking’ valentine? Ah, good times! I was so clever then! Xoxo, J

Tori

After all this time, seeing you next to that Christmas tree made my heart skip a beat. You’re amazing and I feel so lucky to be with you. Love, Adrian

Bog Witch

Let's trounce this fascist hellscape with our little wolfpack! Love you queen of snugs and animal pets!

Levi

Things are hard. Have been hard. Continue to be hard. And we can do hard things together. Thanks for never going up on me. I love!

Pickle

Wow, it’s been a great ride and I look forward to every day with you, me and the 6 children we have together, and a close call with an Egret. Meow you

JJ

Still the funniest one i know. I think of you often and love you always.

Silent K

Grow some balls and call me. I know exactly how to cup them. ;D

Aaron my heart,

I'm lucky to live this life w/you everyday. You're a blessing & the sweetest human I've had the pleasure to love. Happy 3 years, to many more<3 -Bubba

Llama Lips

With you every day is like “uh huh uh huh uh huh uh huh uh huh”. We are old and boring now, but we laugh daily and love deeply. Happy Valentines Day!

Letter of Intent

Whatever God wants, they keep.

Oyster

the moments of openness we've had have been truly magical -Otter

Lover

I love you and our little life together more than anything! I can’t wait to marry you <3 Yours, DM

Brussels Sprouts Man

You remain music in my heart. Happy to be under the same moon. Miss you.

Anne

I'm going to take care of everything. Don't give up yet. I'm not going to let you down. U deserve better, I know! ull b ok. Forgive them. ilu-LAS

Miss Poops

Unsta unsta uh Bubba up them loves Unsta unsta uh Get up on them rubs Unsta unsta uh Rubbadub them creamy thighs O’ yeah - uh-huh Happy Valentimes!

Matt

I’m so glad I kissed you 8 years ago today. I love you my hot husband <3

Matt

I’m so glad I kissed you 8 years ago today. I love you my hot husband <3

Parsnip

I love the way you dance, the way we play games, the way you laugh at my grumpiness. 10 years later you still make my heart skip a beet. [sic]

James

Clever, witty, giggly. Snuggler, chef, giggity. I love you to infinity and I want to give you more. You are the unexpected. You, I adore.

Boris

Your Natasha loves you very much.

Miss Poops

Unsta unsta uh Bubba up them loves Unsta unsta uh Get up on them rubs Unsta unsta uh Extra creamy thighs O yeah-uhhuh Happy Valentimes! luvs Mr Toots

Favi

You are the cutest most sweetest kindest amazing person and I love you so so so so much I’m so lucky to be with you

Casey

Roses are red, violets are blue, if I could spring break with anyone, I'd spring break with you! Love!!!!!!!!

Coop and KC

While things didnt quite work out, I appreciate you're clarity and openess. You are an absolute gem and I am still low key hope I get a second chance

Jesse-May

It's fun pLaying and laying tOgether, driVing while connEcting and enjoYing music, and crOssing things off oUr to-do lists. Cheers to more adventures!

Heartbeetian

You're the cutiest patootie! Here's to another year of eating cheese and beans and not smelling anything ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯ Loves you Sqorrrreelllll!!

H Bear

Roses are red, And you’re fucking hot Keep dropping those 3s I’ll keep giving you shots

Work Husband

You owe me soooo many work lunches and I owe you soooo many titty pics! Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️Your pinecone

Chase

You were the sweetest pup. I'm sad we cannot be together on Valentine's Day.

Christopher -

U will always be my Emotional Support Rockstar & my Bestest Bestboi no matter, babe - I love u very much xoxo mhm, it’s twu 🖤⚡️💖 your Queen, M xx 💛

La Cabina on the ZZ

There’s a fire and laughs. She sings as I smack her cute ass. As the snow falls on the river. It’s never been clearer. I want to always be near her.

Coco

You are the salsa to my chips, the wine to my cheese. You make everything in my world just so much better. Happy Valentimez, my sweet lady!

Sara

Thank you for all the times we met at the hummingbird feeder. You are so gentle, kind, loving, affectionate, and perfect for me. I love you.

Junior<3

The days are new and your face is fresh while you penetrate so deep I can barley stand you or upright after.. wouldn't change a thing b<3 Love Valerie

sammy dreamboat

roses are cliche, violets are for friends. I feel so lucky to be with you, even apart, at opposite ends. let's do this 4ever--where do we begin?