AUDREY VALERIANI, Relationship Coach and Author of Boot Camp for the Brokenhearted: How to Survive (and Be Happy) In the Jungle of Love: On a crisp February 15th morning several years back, I was at the office getting coffee in the kitchen when a newly-married woman with whom I worked asked me about my Valentine’s Day. Since nothing very eventful happened, I gave her the usual, “it was nice,” and asked about her evening. She gestured with her finger for me to follow her to her desk, as if there was a big secret she was about to share with me. The look on her face, however, was not one of joy, but one of bewilderment. With a furrowed brow and a low voice, she handed me an envelope and said, “Look at the card my [now husband] gave me. I’m so upset. I’m don’t know what to think. I knew he was not the smartest guy in the world, but I’m beginning to think he can’t even read.”
Now confused myself, I opened the envelope and pulled out the card. At first glance, it was a lovely card. It was larger than most cards, had pretty roses on it, and in large, sparkly script read, “Happy Valentine’s Day To My Uncle.” (I almost wet my pants.) I guess that's what happens when you wait till the last minute!
