<div>Jake, Michele, and Haley team up with Lauryn (<em>lovelustfear</em>) for an epic battle between Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day, sharing awkward dating experiences that have shaped their views on the holiday. They dive into the communication struggles between men and women, the decisions behind regifting, and how their understanding of love languages has changed over the years. Their conversation also touches on classic Valentine’s Day topics—proposals, gifts like chocolates and stuffed animals, and the pressure to make the day unforgettable. To wrap it up, they get playful with games like ‘Never Have I Ever’ and ‘Love it or Leave it.’<br><br><strong>Discussion Links </strong><br><a href="https://rosetoyofficial-us.com/">https://rosetoyofficial-us.com/</a> (Tell them Michele sent you!)<br><a href="https://stlzoo.org/give/zoo-parents-program/valentine">https://stlzoo.org/give/zoo-parents-program/valentine</a> <br><a href="https://www.farmsanctuary.org/news-stories/2025-valentines-day/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">https://www.farmsanctuary.org/news-stories/2025-valentines-day/?utm_source=chatgpt.com</a><br><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/DesignPac-Jack-Links-Valentine-Meat-Fur-You-Heart-Box-0-625oz/2465067498">https://www.walmart.com/ip/DesignPac-Jack-Links-Valentine-Meat-Fur-You-Heart-Box-0-625oz/2465067498</a><br><a href="https://manlymanco.com/products/meathearts?variant=31479920951379">https://manlymanco.com/products/meathearts?variant=31479920951379</a><br><a href="https://www.etsy.com/market/valentines_coupons">https://www.etsy.com/market/valentines_coupons</a> <br><strong>Series Links</strong><br>lovelustfear<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/">https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/</a><br>lovelustfridays<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfridays">https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfridays</a><br>Jake Deptula<br><a href="http://www.instagram.com/jaked3000">www.instagram.com/jaked3000</a><br>Michele Locke<br><a href="https://www.michelelocke.com/">https://www.michelelocke.com/</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/">https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/</a><br>Haley Gray | Producer &amp; Researcher<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/HaleyGrayResearch">https://www.instagram.com/HaleyGrayResearch</a><br><a href="http://www.haleygrayresearch.com">www.HaleyGrayResearch.com </a><br>National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365)<br>Call <a href="http://1.800.799.SAFE">1.800.799.SAFE</a> (7233)<br>Text: START to 88788 <br><a href="https://www.thehotline.org/">https://www.thehotline.org/</a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline">https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/">https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/</a><br><strong>music | sounds</strong><br>On Hold for You Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com/">incompetech.com</a>)<br>Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License<br><a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a><br><strong>guest + story | submission information </strong><br>If you have a dating or relationship story to share, want to participate in a discussion here on lovelustfridays, or have a topic you’d like us to cover, contact us below.<br>E-mail | [email protected]<br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/">https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/</a><br>submission link | <a href="https://lovelustfear.aidaform.com/lovelustfear">https://lovelustfear.aidaform.com/lovelustfear</a><br><strong>subscription links</strong><br>Amazon Music<br><a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b06d0ea8-cb29-4c3a-98e6-0249d84df748/lovelustfear">https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b06d0ea8-cb29-4c3a-98e6-0249d84df748/lovelustfear</a><br>Spotify<br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec">https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec</a><br>Apple<br><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustfear/id1735876283</a><br>RSS feed<br><a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5125912.rss">https://audioboom.com/channels/5125912.rss</a> <br>Want to hear more? Whatever app you’re listening on, just rate us and/or leave us a comment or review.<br>Thank you for your support! <br>topics | #ValentinesDay #Relationships #RealityTV #Psychology #GalentinesDay #Love #SelfAcceptance #Pressures #Dating #Friendship #Intimacy #Vulnerability #ChildhoodExperiences #GenderDifferences #Communication #Expectations #Celebrations #Midwest #Chicago #Boston #LoveLanguages #GiftGiving #SelfLove #Design #Events #PersonalConnections #ThoughtfulGifts #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalConnections #CreativeIdeas #SelfReflection #Compatibility #Nostalgia #PopCulture #EmotionalBaggage<br><br></div>