Valentine’s Day can be a stressful time that can make or break some couples.
While the idea of love may seem easy, relationships are … well … a whole other subject.
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Never fear, some children from Michelangelo International Elementary School in Montreal are here to impart their wisdom.
“[Love is] when you give kisses to everybody and when you appreciate everybody around you,” explained nine-year-old Giulia Micelo.
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Lesson 1? Dates are yucky and love makes people do crazy things — like get married.
“Love is taking care of someone and not expecting anything in return,” said 11-year-old Alessandro Gualtieri.
“I just want them to be nice and happy all the time.”
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Alessandra Mercuri has some advice for those looking for “The One.”
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The 10-year-old was quick to add that she’s got other, more important things on her mind for now.
“You can have a crush on someone, I totally agree with that, but [dating], that’s just overboard. It’s overboard for that one,” she laughed.
What does love mean to you?
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