Forget the diamond ring and the "forever" texts - this February 11, the most critical vow is the one you make to the person in the mirror. It is that time of year again. The supermarket aisles are aggressively pink, the chocolate prices have mysteriously spiked, and my inbox is full of "Gift Ideas for Him/Her/Them." We are deep in the trenches of Valentine's Week. Tuesday is Promise Day. Traditionally, this is when couples look deep into each other’s eyes and promise the moon, the stars, and to maybe - just maybe - stop leaving wet towels on the bed. But in 2026, I think we need a rebrand. I have spent the last two decades writing about relationships, and if there is one pattern I see repeatedly, it is self-abandonment. We are so busy promising to be better partners, better employees, and better friends that we forget to make ...
We used to be happy with a red ribbon and a generic smile. Now, if the bear doesn't replay a voice note of your partner snoring, does it even count?...
Geography is destiny, even when it comes to cocoa. Here is what your choice of confectionery says about your relationship code. Let’s be real. We l...
Forget the Swiss truffles this February; sometimes the best cocoa pairings are sitting right inside your local Halwai’s glass counter. The Great In...