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Episode Outline

Ep. 7

Relationships

• Intro
• High and low
  • High: the weather was beautiful and I broke out my roller skates
  • Low: Being in a transition
• Valentine’s Day
  • History of Valentine’s Day: there are at least two men named Valentine that could've inspired the holiday, including one Valentine who was a priest in third century Rome. As the story goes, this Valentine defied Emperor Claudius II's ban on marriage (he thought it distracted young soldiers), illegally marrying couples in the spirit of love until he was caught and sentenced to death.
  • Another legend suggests that Valentine was killed for attempting to help Christians escape prison in Rome and that he actually sent the first "valentine" message himself while imprisoned, writing a letter signed "From your Valentine."
  • Americans spent over $20 billion on Valentine's Day gifts in 2019 and were expected to spend a record-breaking $27.4 billion for 2020 — including $2.4 billion on candy alone! People also expected to spend an average of approximately $196 for Valentine's Day, with men spending around $291 compared to women spending $106.
• My Valentine’s Day experiences
  • Mom
  • Boyfriends
• Romantic Relationships
  • Traditional Roles
  • Non-traditional
• Upbringing and how it affects the relationship so much
• Growing with your partner
• Friendships
  • Balancing boundaries
  • Maintenance