Valentine’s Day | Love in the Era of -Ships?

Valentine’s Day | Love in the era of -ships?

As Valentine’s Day 2026 approaches, relationships are evolving, particularly among the younger generation, reflecting a response to the pressures of long-term commitment. As discussions about the sustainability of these relationships intensify, the question arises: Is committed love becoming outdated in today’s emotional landscape?

Op-ed: Valentine’s Day deserves to be special

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Where have all the good men gone: Valentine’s edition

Valentine’s Day is a fascinating holiday because it manages to remind you of everything you don’t have while charging you triple for it. Suddenly, roses cost more than groceries, reservations are booked six weeks in advance, and everyone is either head-over-heels in love or pretending very convincingly on Instagram. And if you’re single? Congratulations. You’re […]

What’s Love Got to Do With It? Valentine’s Day Insights

From romance and parenting to pets, polyamory and self-love, experts share what love really means on Valentine’s Day.

What’s Love Got to Do With It?

The day is now upon us where we are expected to express the most important feelings we have to those who are most important to us. I asked 10 Santa Cruz experts and sexperts, from professors to counselors to animal rescue workers, “What’s love got to do with it?” I had plenty to choose from. In Santa Cruz, you can’t unroll a yoga mat without hitting a relationship professional. From parents to pets to polyamory, this story presents their wisdom …