Valentine's Day: Share Your Story

Valentine's Day invites couples to spend money to validate their love or affection. I'm not a huge proponent of materialistic spending, but I believe an honest and thoughtful gift minus the dollar signs carries the heart-felt message with just as much meaning.

What better way to let your significant other know how you feel by writing a thoughtful note through the Lakewood Patch web site about how you feel about them. We want to hear about your first encounter with your honey, a unique wedding proposal that you orchestrated or a favorite memory that you both share.

Write the story in less than 200 words and submit it to me at marques.hunter@patch.com. Don't forget to attach a photo of you and your significant other, and check back during the week as Lakewood Patch will post the best stories on the website and on Valentine's Day.

In addition, make sure to include the following information:

• Names:
• Years together:
• Best relationship advice:
• Plans for Valentine's Day: