The Portland Mercury's Reader Valentines

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Corinne

You were the salad and I was the frog and now we are friends Love you ❤️

Adrian

Thank you for opening my heart. Love laughing with you every day. You changed my life. And you have a lasting effect on me. Forever yours, Kitten ♡

Wolfe

Thank you for hanging in with me. I love you every day and hope I show you what you mean to me through my actions, even if I give evasive kisses. -TS

Wolfe

Thank you for hanging in with me. I love you every day and hope I show you what you mean to me through my actions, even if I give evasive kisses. -TS

Mimi McG H.

I love you all the way, all the time. Be happy, healthy and safe, always. You're my beautiful spiff chili and I'm so grateful. XXXOOO!!!

D 🍒

Q Double T- Happy Valentines ;) ! I love you a lot! From O and Lil Baby

Rebekah

13 years ago today we had our first kiss, I cannot wait to keep kissing you in NYC. -Mimi

Angela

My love. My baby. My Bebè. You are my favorite person and I’m so thankful for our life together.

Dale Jr

It would be so fine to see your face at my door. Friend, confidant, love of my life. I hope ur spirit is free and happy. I miss you. I always will. A

Jenny

Eep Op Orp Aha.

Sabweenie Squarepant

The way you make me feel cannot be boiled down to 150 characters. As we have grown I only love you more each day. Thank you for loving me the same :)

Ineke

Obi: Help! I love you but I'm stuck on the roof. Henri: I'm surrounded by morons.

PK

We met at a festival of art And that was just the start Over 30 years of love for you, and together, a wonderful life Makes me happy you’re my wife

PK

We met at a festival of art And that was just the start Over 30 years of love for you, and together, a wonderful life Makes me happy you’re my wife

Maggie

You & I are always figuring this one out. It's what makes life fun, challenging, rewarding. You & your cat are cute, my 1.5 favorites- I love you.

Jefe!

I feel so lucky to be with you and thankful for our life together! I’ll love you until you die first. Xoxo

Jamil "Can"

I love u almost as much as u love chainsaws. Who knew sawdust ("man glitter") was sexy? A man w/ a chainsaw collection is not weird to me. I ❤️ U! -D

Stevalicious

Thank you for the romantic gestures and thank you for carrying and fixing stuff, Thank you for your patience when I freak out about everything 😘

Stevalicious

Thank you for the romantic gestures and thank you for carrying and fixing stuff, Thank you for your patience when I freak out about everything 😘

Stevalicious

Thank you for the romantic gestures and thank you for carrying and fixing stuff, Thank you for your patience when I freak out about everything 😘

Holly Bunny

You make my heart flutter with your kindness, karaoke & kick ass - well, ass. You are a soulful force! I love you forever, my chosen sister. XOXOX

Cock Pie

I can’t wait for our future adventures together. You are the love I have always needed and wanted. I love you tons!

Cock Pie

I can’t wait for our future adventures together. You are the love I have always needed and wanted. I love you tons!

Bethy

My forever travel companion, doggy co-parent, bedtime story reader, road-trip napper, burrito sharing partner. I love you in the most epic way.

Bird (aka Scrooge)

You are the most perfect person (for me). And I love you so much. Please discard all of the record mailers in our basement, or open a record store. ❤️

Spe

Love you to the moon and back. So Much! Xoxo. M & D.

brussels sprouts man

Thinking of you and sending you xoxoxoxo. Always. Ily.

Geesty Girl

Hey Geest, I hear bitches love flowers. More treats please. Love, Jacky Boy

Lightning

You are my adventure person, I am the chili on the willy of our love, in all the right ways. Let’s always have a chef’s kiss and the perfect playlist.

Sweet Potato

There’s nobody else I’d rather live a life of frappuccinos, wordle, and boring nights in with…ily forever bb🫶🏻

DTFind Cool Rocks

Parmesean: More cozy evenings, shared space, being vulnerable, hikes, agates, new restaurants, I Love You's, Feelings Talks. Never giving up on you xo

Elle Stanger

Thank you for being awesome and soothing my brain worms every time I come see you

Violet

Happy Valentines and Happy Birthday! I love you so much my wife!

River

You're the light of my life, and I wouldn't have made it out of the darkness without you. Thank you for being my special girl. I love you.

cHanson

Happy V day babe, you make me so dang happy. You, me and Godzilla make 3. Love you.

Patty daddy

Hey you tall drink of bitch! After 13 years you still make me want to hog tie you to the couch and do nasty things to your body. Love you mucho!

Iberg

Hi BB slut. Next time you call me from Vegas blacked out you better have a cockring on. Love our friendship!

Albert

Oh ruck me daddy. The first time we scrummed so hard I saw stars. Get me off by whispering insurance info into my ear while my dong drips in ecstasy.

LornaDoon

Sweeter than Carmel Apple pops, softer than silk worms, I sure love you.

Grynn

Te amo mucho! Te adoro! Besos! Feliz Día de San Valentín mi almacito precioso!

SMOKE PROGRAM

Apollonia, damn it I’m so sweet on you. Thank you for loving me.

Tanna Banana

How do I Love thee,Let me count the ways.My best friend,Lover,Dog Mom,Project Manager,Adult Babysitter, Maid,and that Beautiful Long Blond Hair…😉😍🥰

Claire

If you press me to say why I love her, I can say no more than it is because she is she, and I am I. Love, Laura

Joey

Happy Valentines Day - please accept this semi-public declaration as a sign I really do love you!

Karlita

You are the cinnamon bun-smelling rainbow over the junkyard of life. Seeing you always bring a tear of happiness to my eye. No one does it better.

Beef Boy

Thank you for being you. Loving you has been so much fun. I wish that we could spend this holiday together, but just know that I love you ❤️ HVD!

"Daddy"

I am grateful for our time together. Times have been challenging over the years. But we are still better together. To one more year. "Baby"

Huffleduff

Everything with you is a delight and an honor. Pancakes, snotty kids, chores, bills, sunsets, schedules. To spend our lives together is the greatest.

Smoke Program

I just fucking love you Toots!

Ryan Devo

I can think of no one else I'd rather hit that with. You’re the apple of my eye and the peanut butter in my hand, always and forever. I love you.

Lucyf3r Dar!ing

Ur morning star gets me hard as brimstone! I'd let u pitch4k me NEtime. Let's raise sum h3ll n sin w/ a grin! Ur the only 1 I wanna worship. Hail u!

Ryan Deer

Will you be my valentime? Like the Pussycat Dolls said: you got a real big heart, but I'm looking at ya BEEP. Xoxo love ur big heart + the rest of you

JEB, I am so excited for this next chapter together! The creation of friendship, is the framework for love. I adore you. xoxo LAS

Duo dutcho

To my dearest Sugar Bee. I love you SEW much! You stare at your hand too much, but you have bloodhound moves when the street provides! Wahoo!

Trevor is Father.

I make fancams of you because you are my beloved. Your nom, nom delish & had me gag. You’re daddy. I'm mommy. We're a happy family. No crumbs left.

Johnny Flag

Thanks for being such a wonderful husband - everyday you make me laugh and feel loved! The SIFT trip was a blessing...luffing you forever! A l'eau!

Jessie Mousse Royale

Thank you for being my great love and making our tiny mousse. I love you so much! After all these yeeeeaaaaars!

Lisa -

I remain your steadfast eucalyptus tree; you remain my adored koala.

C Cup

Thanks for always being the boulder holder in my life, I don't know what I would do without your support. Love you 4eva eva, sweet thang.

Teebs

You will always be my tlf mfeo love. I'm so sorry.

Babysize

Loves my sweetest sweetie Babysize more than I love the Beatles and Ween and vodka put together and that is a fuck of a lot. -Trixie

Portland

We know you've been going through a rough time, but know we're here for you. We'll help U get back on your feet. Brighter days are ahead. We Love you!

Big Daddy

Baby Girl loves you very much!

Call In

Thinking about u & ur stache a lot lately. Miss ur laugh. Would love to reconnect outside of insta; i bet i could outclimb you by miles now. From Bee

Teresa

My Dearest Teresa, This Valentine's Day, I want to express my deep and undying love for you. You are the light of my life, always and forever. Dave

radiant and fervent

rhythm and stride through verdant and lush. coming inside to savor and clutch. giggle and smile at folly and such. My ambulophile I love you so much

The Joe

I love you and your smokin' hot smart guy wholesome dad energy! I'll always be winning at life with you in mine <3

Cortney

I love you all the muchnesses! Like all the way! You are truly my twin flame! The good and the bad both prove it to me every day. I love you!!!!!!!!!!

sarah

loving all that we have and looking forward to all that will come. xoxo

Julie

You are an incredible mom/partner. I’m sorry that the guys in your life don’t always see you. Just know that we love you and we’d be lost without you.

Dan

I love biking and having tea with you. You keep it sexy and fun. Thanks for being supportive and helping me follow my dreams. Love, Your Tired Cat

Darbitha

This Valentine is really for you. Not the person who shares our couple name, or the woman with the wrong email and an expensive hotel room. Love you!

Caitlin

You’re a gorgeous, wonderful, incredible, amazing woman and I’m very grateful you exist. Our connection will endure far longer than the universe.

DDW

Sending you love 700 times! (And would do more if numbers went higher than that.) – L

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Otto

He’s my best friend, he’s my pal, he’s my homeboy, my rotten soldier, my sweet cheese, my good time boy. Love ya BBKF. I scored big time with u!!

Joshua

Boo, I’m so lucky to have finally married you! Now let’s change our last name and get that piece of paper to prove it. And make a baby. No presh. Xo

Marguerite

Let's go write that math history book.

Fabio

Keep singing me songs and making me mimosas and finding new ways to smash together and I will certainly love you forever. Te quiero mucho! ~Katalina

Zain

You make the bed better. You make a lot of things better. Can’t help but want to perceive you.

Miss Poops

We been thru a lot, baby baby. Ya gimme that good good rubbing, I gives you that rubbing too. Oh yeah! I mean, ooohhhh yeeeaaahhh! Love Mister Toots

Pinky

You're still the best part of my week and a demon in the sack.

Jesse

You are my best friend, the love of my life and the silver lining on my every day!✨ I’m so grateful that I get to spend this life alongside of you. 💕

Clairissa

It's been years, my hair is down to here. I miss you, dear Valentine.

Bundler

Thank you for giving me a place to sit. I love you.

Jordan-

You are all things, beautiful & amazing. You light up everything. No one else compares. I think of you every day, & miss you even more. xo -Danielle

Sarah

Every day with you is excellent! I'm so happy that we are adventuring through life together, and that we're raising an absolutely amazing kid!

Baby Bird

You, you, you! I like you, I adore you, I want you, I admire you, I love you so very much! Happy 4th V- day together!

Sweet T

Happy housiversary! 3 years! No way! Owl fest!

Bubs

Bubs and Bubs II, you are my world. Sweet babies, I'll always be here.

Tall Girl

Thank you for taking such good care of me over the years. I appreciate all the food, pets and sticking up for me when I tinkle. Love, Groucho.

Wes

You're the best baby ever..in this newspaper, today. I'm ecstatic that I will soon be called your second wife. Here's to many 8th-aversaries!!

KATE

From hikin trails to snail trails, youre the algae filling my fungal hyphae! im so excited to see what kinda lichen life we can build together <3

Adam

I love you forever. You are nice.

Big Eyes

Cheers to near ten years together! I don't know how, each year gets better! Our kids are sweet and you're my favorite. Too many praises to fit dangit

JEHjr

Counting the days untill we can be united. I'm so excited for the days to unfold. xoxo LAS

Osoito

Our 13th year together, enjoying our 12th V-day and still so much in love! Our life, home and love brings a smile to my face daily. I-LUV-U-BOO!!

Tingalingadingdong

Even in my grumpiest moments you’re still the only one I want. Thanks for being the best dad to our M and the best hubs to your spoon. 143

Baby-doll girl one!

These last seven years married now come May, and our partnership of more than eleven years have been nothing short of an incredible journey. I love u!

charlie rye

you're the most elegant li'l pal. i love you despite peeing on the couch. i'm sorry in advance for brushing yr teeth.