Who says Valentine’s Day needs to be all love and flowers?

Let’s face it, Matawan and Aberdeen. Sometimes, love doesn’t exactly work out as planned. Whether it’s bad dates or a good intention that led to a bad outcome—like arranging a skiing trip and breaking your leg on the trip, or buying a gift that triggered your beau's allergies— everyone has stories about trying to find, impress or keep “the one”.

Some of those stories are pretty hilarious—in hindsight, of course.

That’s why Matawan-Aberdeen Patch wants to hear our residents’ bad, unfortunate or funny stories from past dates, break-ups or attempts to impress their significant other. We'll feature the stories as part of our Valentines coverage—hey, it really isn't all love and flowers—that will run in the weeks leading up to the big day.

Interested in sharing? Email Editor Chelsea Naso at Chelsea.Naso@patch.com or call her at 732-593-7186 to set up an interview.