So were you showered in red roses yesterday for Valentine's Day?
Or does the very idea of an enforced day to express loving feelings bring you out in a rash?
Whatever your opinion on the day itself, there's no doubt there's big money to be made in the name of romance.
And I'm not just talking expensive chocolates and bunches of flowers.
There's apparently an increasing risk that people looking for love are making themselves vulnerable to scammers, who won't just bruise your heart but give your bank account a beating as well.
Fortunately, making connections of the non-romantic kind is easy in a community like ours, where there are groups and individuals who really care.
Take a look below at some of our stories from the last few days, such as Meals on Wheels keen to serve up some help, or a Goulburn mum recognised for her volunteer role.
That's the sort of kind-heartedness that makes it Valentine's Day all year round.
Michelle Thomas
Deputy Editor
