Whether we like it or not, Valentine’s day is upon us (thanks for the generous reminder, CVS). To be honest, I’ve always been a hopeless romantic. In other words I spent most of my teenage years pouring out my heart via Hallmark cards, engraved gifts, and mix CDs (I was that girl). Now, here I am, a decade or so later, with many years of love (and heartache) in the rearview. And the funny thing is, I have more questions about love now than I did back when the boys of NSync were the objects of my affection… hmmm…

So here’s where my chocolate comes in. This Valentine’s Day, rather than turn away from the roses and hearts and all that makes a single girl cringe, I decided to find the love stories all around me. I wanted to know what makes people fall in love and what makes people stay. And what better way to get people to tell me their love stories than to offer them a box of chocolate? Am I right?

For the last two weeks, I’ve been asking about the “someones” that people love. I talked to my neighbors and friends, documenting a snapshot of their stories, and have been sharing them with via social media…

If you’re a sucker for love, like me, or are lookin’ for some hope, like I was, click here!