The Messiness of Love
February is full of “love hype.” Singles and couples frequently feel caught up in the external trappings of Valentine’s Day. Everywhere you look—from the grocery store, TV commercials, to social media—everyone seems to be talking about and defining love. This hype can be stressful and can lead people to compare themselves to others. Although you might understand intellectually perfect relationship don’t exist, Hallmark, romantic books and movies can delude you. They gloss ove