Love in Uncertain Times

Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day often centers around romance — roses, candlelight, and grand gestures.

But love is so much broader than that

How can you celebrate Valentine’s Day in a way that's more meaningful? The most powerful expressions of love aren’t always romantic. Deep love is steady, consistent, and resilient. (yes, I am a Capricorn! And also, I find this kind of love sexy too!)

In a time where so many things are uncertain (or certainly out of control), love can become something even deeper: a stabilizing force. 

This Valentine’s Day, let’s talk about love. The kind that extends beyond romance and how small, everyday acts of connection can strengthen our relationships, our communities, and even our mental health.

What Does Love Look Like When the World Feels Unsteady?

In times of uncertainty, like now — when the headlines are heavy and all systems are strained — it’s easy to retreat or disconnect. But don't do it! Resilient love does something different.

Love as resilience:

• Shows up again

• Holds steady in uncertainty

• Gathers friends around a table

• Walks the dog when you’re tired

• Rebuilds after hard seasons

• Keeps choosing connection

This kind of love isn’t flashy. And that is something to get used to. Flashy gets an immediate reaction and praise. But connection really grows with consistency. It's powerful. Something I am still working on, but I know my people trust that I do my best. 

Research continues to show that community connection, shared experiences, and meaningful relationships are essential for mental health and emotional stamina. One of the longest-running studies on happiness and health — spanning more than 80 years — found that the single strongest predictor of long-term health and life satisfaction isn’t wealth, career success, or fame. It’s close relationships. (Harvard Study of Adult Development)

For me, that looks like gathering with friends, joining a book club, playing tennis, hosting a game night, or simply having deeper conversations. I am learning that these are not distractions — they are anchors.

Love is a practice.

And Valentine’s Day can be an opportunity to practice it in a broader way.