Livy Grosvenor

Love actually?

As the Valentine’s Day hangover hits, four writers rise from their death-by-chocolate to consider what Feb. 14 really means.

By Livy Grosvenor, Caroline Blosser, Maria Lantigua, and Andrew Leonard | Feb 15 12:06 am ET

Valentine's Day

In the blissfully innocent days of elementary school, denim overalls, bad haircuts, and gap-toothed smiles, Feb. 14 was always a long-awaited and highly anticipated occasion. It was a celebration of sweets and cartoon cards adorned with the Little Mermaid and Power Rangers. Our desires were simple—we wanted sugar, not sex; lollipops, not lust; Reese’s, not romance; Bubblicious, not boyfriends; and Ring Pops, not engagement rings.

By Livy Grosvenor | Feb 14 07:02 pm ET

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