Valentine’s Day is for lovers — but you don’t need a romantic soulmate to celebrate. Experts say the holiday is a chance to consider just how rich, diverse and beneficial every form of love is.

As a lover of language, this realization really reshaped how I viewed Valentine's Day traditions, and it made me feel comfortable celebrating all these different forms of love. Over the years, I've spent countless Valentine's Days alone as an act of self-love (and,

Valentine’s Day is usually considered a day for celebrating romantic love. Couples go on dinner dates, shower each other with affection, and give romantic cards and gifts.