What if the man who banned marriage was hiding a love story of his own? In this playful plot twist, Jessica Hansen, LMFT—Founder of CouplesTherapy.co—shares a Cherry Bomb comic reimagining Saint Valentine and Emperor Claudius II. Blending history and humor, it’s a reminder that love is fun! Explore the sweet spot for modern relationship insight and licensed online couples therapy in CA, CO, FL, and TX. Book your Initial Consultation today!

Listen, I know what you’re thinking: "Valentine’s Day is just a corporate cash grab."

But what if I told you it actually started as literal high treason? In 269 AD, the Roman Empire tried to delete romance from the hard drive of humanity because they thought love made people "soft." (Spoiler: It does, and that’s the point.) Join Jessica Hansen, LMFT, as we dive into the original rebellion for love, the "Four I’s" of the Roman Crisis, and why choosing to stay soft in this hard, grind-culture world is the ultimate act of defiance.