To my "Smart, Sexy, Muscley, Shnugle Bunny": thanks so much for getting roses (again) for me this year on Valentine's day .. They are beautiful (my favourite colour, too!) and they remind me of why we are still together after 6 months of dating others, 1 year of dating "exclusively" and 3 tumultuous years of being together "officially" ... I know things are very hard at the moment in your life on many fronts, but you know I am 100% with you with anything that happens ... Some things are more important than others and I can deal with the problems you are going through: I would be a cold-hearted bitch if I let those things get in the way of what we have been through: I really love you .... —Your "Cutie"

It's been a few months now and I'm totally smitten. I don't see you as often as I'd like but understandable; you're just out of long term relationship, only a few months before we met, and you have a busy life with your children (which I totally support and encourage). I want to see you more often (I miss your touch...your companionship...the laughs we share), but I'm afraid if I suggest this or put any pressure on you I will lose you forever. You're the strong, silent type, and I feel you're holding back, possibly due to the same fears I have of not wanting to put pressure on. You are nothing like anyone I've ever had a relationship with in the past. We're "exclusive" as you say and you initiated that conversation shortly after we met. I think I'm in love with you and I think I'm ready to say it but as long as we're "in hiding", I'm not so sure the timing is right. I am so afraid of doing/saying the wrong thing and I certainly don't want to lose what we have. Why is it so difficult for people to say what then mean/mean what they say without fearing negative results? Help!! —Why Is There No Manual For This?

I am struggling between what my heart wants and what my mind is thinking, either way I hope you are a part (even a small part) of my life for a very long time. I don't care what anyone else says or thinks, I think you're f*cking great. —Long Lost Friend

Hats off to the man who removed a big overhanging icicle from the front of the museum the other day! It perhaps saved someone from getting a bonk on the head. —An Appreciative Citizen

I'd kiss your back forever. —Smitten Kitten

I cannot believe I am "that girl" soooo stupid. Why? Because I love you. Don't want to. I love you more than I understand. Fuck. I love you more than life. Ugh I love you. Endlessly. Fuck. —Koala

I fell for you the first time I heard your voice. And then when I met you again via happenstance, your energy--so positive and warm, earthy and kind --attracted me in such a natural way. But it's not just me--everyone notices it--your goodness and light just seem to shine out. I'm just the lucky girl spending time with you, hoping to be your sweetheart. —Confessed Nomad

Thank you to the kind and lovely folks who help push my car out of the driveway and on to Cunard last week. This is why I love Halifax. —Stuck In The Snow With Nowhere To Go

You come to my work almost every morning usually around the same time. My coworkers love embarrassing me and confronted you about my crush. I have liked you for so long now. I wish I could personally tell you how I feel but even saying a quick "hello" stresses me out. You're totally gorgeous, have such great manners, a cute teal truck and the most beautiful eyes. You're the best part of my day! —Awkward Coffee Girl

Last Friday, near the end of the night ... we shared a smile, a dance, a kiss, but no contact info. It started with you saying "I've been watching you!" and ended with my saying I'd be right back, but I was immediately whisked away by my chauffeurs & didn't even get a chance to say goodnight. I'd love to see you again! [Fingers crossed!] —Army Green Sweater, Black Jeans