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Tell us about your worst Valentine’s Day stories

Heart balloon about to be let go. — What’s your worst Valentine’s Day story? Photograph: Jens Kristian Balle/Getty Images

There are plenty of warm and fuzzy stories about love. So, as February 14 approaches, we want to hear about other stories: the Valentine’s Day gifts that made you cringe, the logistical disasters and dates that made you feel like being single isn’t so bad after all.

We want to know: what are your worst Valentine’s Day stories?

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