Well, now that Valentine's Day is over and done with the pressure is off!  It is interesting to hear different perspectives of this so called "holiday".  Some of my single friends despise it and some of my married/committed friends feel the same, others are indifferent and see it as just another day.  I like Adam Sandler's tweet that basically said if you can't treat your partner this good on any other day of the year then you have problems.  Since I have been with the same man since a very young age it is fun to look back on all of the changes we have gone through together.  Some good, some not, some absolutely fantastic and some tragic.  It's the constant improving that makes me so very happy.  To be now mature in our relationship and knowing that it is getting better only confirms how lucky I am to have such a wonderful man in my life.  Last week I was fortunate to be involved in a very candid discussion with several other women just talking about our lives, our relationships, our sex lives and life in general.  It was a learning experience and a very refreshing look at how our lives are similar yet unique with our own setbacks, joys and sorrows.  A reminder of how making a life with someone you cherish can be a lot of work but worth it in the end whether you are married or not, heterosexual, bi, gay, whatever.  We are all on a learning path with regards to our partner/partners.  We learn from each relationship, whether it is sexual or not.  Sharing stories and struggles is how we learn to be better people and better partners.  Take time to listen, to ask questions, to be honest and open with the one you love.  This is by far the best present you can give each other!