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The Best Valentine's Day Gifts, According to a Skeptic

The Best Valentine's Day Gifts, According to a Skeptic

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Lindy Segal
Jan 17, 2024
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If I’m being honest, Valentine’s Day means almost nothing to me. The day before Valentine’s Day, as some of you know, is very important; it’s the day I brought home my perfect dog, Barney (though he is the love of my life, so maybe I’ve convinced myself over the course of this sentence). For others, that day signifies Galentine’s Day, a silly name for an event I do support: celebrating your friends over treats.

That being said, I know many happily committed people celebrate Valentine’s Day with their actual partners, and I understand and support you. Below, I’ve gathered 10 gifts I think would be a delight to give or receive this V-Day, including upgrades to the usual suspects and some cute out-of-left-field picks. Enjoy.

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