Have you ever wondered where Valentine’s Day came from? Believe it or not, Hallmark did not invent it as a way to boost card and candy sales. The roots of the holiday started in an Ancient Roman fertility festival melded into the death of a Christian priest and now seems to be all about the chocolate, stuffed animals and lingerie. Here’s a simple breakdown of where this romantic day came from and how we actually made it into a Hallmark holiday!

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People don’t usually like to talk about it, but rejection absolutely happens. It’s important to know how to respond when your advances are shut down.

The first thing you want to do is take a deep breath. Awkward moments can be paralyzing, and you don’t want to make yourself any more uncomfortable than necessary. Once you’ve done that, just play it cool. Don’t let that single moment conquer you or your confidence.

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