Valentine’s Day is the one day many people take out of the 365 days to show appreciation for the people they love.

“Nine months, four days, eight hours and 23 seconds, “ said Darion Spencer-Smith, senior, who is dating Bria Barnes, senior. “I see a beautiful woman who is very loving and caring who has so much to offer.”
Being in a relationship isn’t the easiest thing; you’re learning to adapt to a whole new person whose needs may have to come before yours.

“We been together for four years,” said Brittany McClendon, senior, about Anthony Devall, senior. “He’s the other side of me.”

When finding the love of your life, people usually decide by someone’s personality.
“She’s smart, loyal, and not a party girl, “ said Devall.

On a different perspective, guys choose their love by the benefits the significant other brings to the table.

With love comes the biggest day to celebrate a relationship, Valentine’s Day.

“We’ll exchange any gifts we may have for each other, and then go out to eat,” said Barnes.
Spending money is also a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, which is the guy’s worst nightmare.
“Every year I usually pay for dinner, “ said Spencer-Smith.

Often the focus of the holiday is on spending money to prove how much the relationship means.
“Valentine’s Day is materialistic and it’s a holiday to get people to buy things,” said Lucy Wurst, sophomore, who’s been dating Terran Williams, sophomore, for nearly eight months. “It’s pointless because you should show people you love them every day.”

The big surprise is what all the female partners are waiting for at the end of the day.
“Every year I get her one of those big teddy bears, “ said Devall. “I get her a bigger one each year because she likes them.”

Aside from their reality dates, several couples have dream dates they can only imagine.
“Relax on an island, just us two, away from everyone,“ said Spencer-Smith. “That would be nice.”