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Story: Hearts and Hazards

“Just saw something that made me think of you. Now I can’t stop smiling. ”

“Counting down the minutes until I see you again. ”

“If I could send you a kiss through the phone, I’d be spamming you all day. ”

“You’ve got a permanent residency in my thoughts. ”

Your modern love potion includes…

A screenshot of your first text conversation.

A playlist of songs you both love.

A meme that always makes you both laugh.

The location pin of where you first met.

Which contemporary TV couple do you and your significant other mimic?

Eleanor and Chidi fromThe Good Place– Philosophical and unexpectedly perfect for each other.

David and Patrick fromSchitt’s Creek– Heartwarming with a journey of self-discovery.

Jake and Amy fromBrooklyn Nine-Nine– Competitive yet deeply supportive.

Randall and Beth fromThis Is Us– Strong, facing life’s challenges together with grace.

Choose a modern love token to give to your sweetheart:

A custom playlist of love songs on Spotify.

A heartfelt video message recounting your favorite moments together.

Matching phone cases that complement each other.

A book you’ve annotated with notes and thoughts for them.

What’s your current relationship status?

“It’s Complicated” – Navigating the ups and downs, but hopelessly devoted.

“Swiping Right” – Just discovered each other and excited to see where it goes.

“Netflix and Commitment” – Comfortable and content in each other’s company.

“In a Relationship” – Facebook official and going strong.

The soundtrack to your romantic evening is…

A curated Spotify playlist of indie love songs.

The latest lo-fi hip-hop beats to relax/study to.

A live-streamed concert of your favorite band.

An immersive sound bath experience for two.

The modern love advice column you’d write to asks…