In the name of Valentines Day and love we asked several couples some questions and this is what they had to say…Today we get to know Ruth & James Just 22 and together 8 years, Ruth and James are real life childhood sweethearts. Ruth’s Answers I love him because? He is my best friend so I...Read More
So, I’m not really the type of person who would happily gush and pour my heart out about someone I cared about, I physically can’t. It’s not really my style. In my words, I just keep it real. When I was 17 I met this guy, who was in this band I really liked. He...Read More
In the name of Valentines Day and love we asked several couples some questions and this is what they had to say…Our second couple of the week are Emma & Lei Emma and Lei both are recently engaged and excited to get planning their big day… Emma’s Answers When do you think the hardest part of your...Read More
To hear the words, ‘keep the night of the 14th free’ for the first time was definitely surreal but it also made me smile from ear to ear. It’s funny how being with someone special turns Valentines Day from just a day that you choose to ignore to a day you look forward to. This...Read More
In the name of Valentines Day and love we asked several couples some questions and this is what they had to say…First up Clare & Des. Clare & Des both turned 51 this year. They have been married for 28 years and live in Berkshire with their two daughters. Clare’s answers What does he bring to the relationship? Love,...Read More
I am a romantic and I do enjoy all the mushy clichés from beautiful bouquets of roses and ribbon-tied boxes of chocolates, to candlelit dinners at fancy restaurants. But as someone who will not eat mince pies until December, for me it’s still too early to get excited for Valentine’s Day. For now, my idea...Read More
I serve on the Board of the British Library, which brings with it a privileged glimpse into the research methods of authors and academics and curators as they begin to piece together novels, papers and restorations. I always enjoy that phase of creativity in my own work: the unearthing of new connections, the unexpected discovery...Read More
I think it’s safe to say I’ve never had a real date before. I’ve either had to split the bill, drive them home, or sit and watch the piece of greenery move around their teeth. But on the 12th of October 2011 I was finally going on a true date… This meant I needed to...Read More
Valentines gets bashed for being a commercial gimmick and the more people I talk to, the more I find people wincing at the thought of it. Either because it is a hard hitting reminder of their single status, or because the pressure of racking your brains for an original gifts gets too much. But if...Read More
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