Christian Browder

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It is well known that Valentine’s Day, an annual celebration of romance, causes some of us to quiver with pangs of grief once reminded of the idealized love we are missing. Less discussed, however, are the effects this romantic idealization can have on those who find themselves in an unstable, or uncomfortable relationship. The premium the holiday puts on passionate, honeymoon-esque dates and unconditional infatuation has the potential to confuse those of us who are in the midst of romantically turbulent periods.