And looking back through the archives of the Coleraine and Ballymoney Times, these people around the Causeway Coast didn’t forget.
They are pictured celebrating St Valentine’s Day in many and varied ways from playing tennis to looking after their hearts by eating porridge!
Take a look and see if you can recognise anyone...

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Angelo Morelli makes the Valentines prize draw for a Gold Pandora Heart at Bonds Jewellers in Coleraine with Sarah Bond back in 2010 The winner was Ian Forbes. Photo: NI World

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VALENTINE'S TREAT...This couple enjoy the Valentine's Dance in Portrush Royal British Legion organised by Portrush Community Culture Association back in 2009. Photo: NI World

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VALENTINE'S TREAT...Enjoying the Valentine's Dance in Portrush Royal British Legion organised by Portrush Community Culture Association back in 2009 Photo: NI World

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VALENTINE'S TREAT...This couple enjoy the Valentine's Dance in Portrush Royal British Legion organised by Portrush Community Culture Association back in 2009. Photo: NI World