Interview with WTHR news anchor Scott Swan (2/10/23):

“If you enjoy a loving romantic relationship, take a moment to pause the bustle of life and connect with your partner in a meaningful way. But don’t stop there…,” says Heather Dugan, a relationship expert and award-winning author of ‘Date Like A Grownup’ and ‘The Friendship Upgrade’. "Valentine's Day should be a celebration of all types of relationships in our life, not strictly romantic ones." According to Heather, we should spread our arms a little wider to include the underappreciated others in our lives.  Heather suggests that we put extra effort into celebrating the everyday relationships we DO have and show others we appreciate them. After all we've been through, “this year, create a more positive outlook on what Valentine’s Day should mean and make it more inclusive."