Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s time for this week’s article roundup, and I’m excited to share some heartfelt reads exploring the many shades of love. From the joy of being in love to the complexities of never having experienced it and everything in between, these articles dive deep into the various ways love touches our lives. Whether you’re reflecting on romantic connections, the bonds we form with friends, or even self-love, there’s something here for everyone. Let’s celebrate the beauty of love in all its forms with this week’s roundup!

Love Is Trending

All kinds of love, both romantic and platonic — and in the same room together. For V-Day 2025, PAPER is celebrating couples, friends, families, and collaborators of all forms.

Photography by James Emmerman / Story by Justin Moran / Interviews by Matt Wille / Paper Magazine

An Ode to the Hopeless Romantics

A Valentine’s Day crossover from Faith Zapata and Sarah Cucchiara

By Faith Zapata and Sarah Cucchiara / people’s princess

On Never Having a Boyfriend

Being a yearner without a boyfriend

By Fawn Girl / Thoughts of a Deer

The Free Press in Love

This Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing tales of romance found in unexpected places—on rooftops, in newsrooms, across continents, and in a fourth-grade crush that finally came true.

By Maya Sulkin / The Free Press