Jake, Michele, and Haley team up with Lauryn (lovelustfear) for an epic battle between Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day, sharing awkward dating experiences that have shaped their views on the holiday. They dive into the communication struggles between men and women, the decisions behind regifting, and how their understanding of love languages has changed over the years. Their conversation also touches on classic Valentine’s Day topics—proposals, gifts like chocolates and stuffed animals, and the pressure to make the day unforgettable. To wrap it up, they get playful with games like ‘Never Have I Ever’ and ‘Love it or Leave it.’



Discussion Links 

https://rosetoyofficial-us.com/ (Tell them Michele sent you!)

https://stlzoo.org/give/zoo-parents-program/valentine 

https://www.farmsanctuary.org/news-stories/2025-valentines-day/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.walmart.com/ip/DesignPac-Jack-Links-Valentine-Meat-Fur-You-Heart-Box-0-625oz/2465067498

https://manlymanco.com/products/meathearts?variant=31479920951379

https://www.etsy.com/market/valentines_coupons 

Series Links

lovelustfear

https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/

lovelustfridays

https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfridays

Jake Deptula

www.instagram.com/jaked3000

Michele Locke

https://www.michelelocke.com/

https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/

Haley Gray | Producer & Researcher

https://www.instagram.com/HaleyGrayResearch

www.HaleyGrayResearch.com 

National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365)

Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)

Text: START to 88788 

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline

https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/

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On Hold for You Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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