Survey: First Dates On the Rise for Valentine's Day

Would you go on a first date on Valentine's Day? If so, would you pay for the date?

Needless to say, Valentine's Day is a popular holiday for couples everywhere. The day offers a chance for couples to take a breather from the daily grind and head out for a romantic evening, or, alternatively, enjoy a romantic evening at home. But what about those who aren't in a committed relationship? As it turns out, a recent singles study indicates that first dates on or around Feb. 14 are actually on the rise.  In fact, more than 2,400 Boston men are going as far as paying women for a first date on Valentine's Day, according to the study, conducted by dating-auction website WhatsYourPrice.com. Nationally, 369,282 first-date offers were made on the four weeks preceding Valentine's Day, the most of any one-month period of the year, …

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Stoughton Patch’s Valentine’s Day Couple

Love at First Sight for Tony and Millie Gareri

Meet Stoughton residents Tony and Millie Gareri, married 50 years and counting.

  Sitting in their Central Street home Monday morning, Tony and Millie Gareri told tales of their wedded bliss, just about a mile from where their relationship started, more than 50 years ago. The longtime married Stoughton residents, proud parents of four grown men and seven grandchildren, met at a mutual friends house on Holbrook Avenue in the late 1950s. Millie, now 70, was a sophomore in high school at the time. Tony, now 71, was a junior. “I liked her looks. I liked her personality. She was fun loving and we seemed to get along pretty well,” Tony said. “She put up with all my antics.” The two started dating, going to movies, bowling and socializing at the old Stoughton Diner. And they spent plenty of time at football games. Tony was a…

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Valentine's Day Guide: Local Flowers, Candy, Jewelry and Dining Options

A last-minute guide to local flower shops, jewelry shops, candy shops and restaurants to help you make Valentine's Day 2012 a special day for that special someone.

Valentine’s Day is Tuesday and you still need to find that perfect gift and you still have to make dinner reservations. No need to panic. Here’s a last-minute Valentine’s Day guide that can help make Tuesday a special day for your special someone, and make it seem like you took weeks planning it out. Best part—this last minute guide offers local options to your Valentine’s Day needs. You won’t have to fill up the gas tank and you won’t have to call an 800 number or pay extra for overnight shipping. Click on the links below for a selection of local flower shops, candy shops, jewelry shops and restaurants:

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Valentine’s Day Guide: Local Jewelry Options

Local jewelry options to consider for a Valentine’s Day gift.

With less than a week until the big day, we're here to help you find that special gift. This week, we'll be giving you all of the local information you need in order to make Valentine’s Day special for that very special someone. Earlier this week, we gave you a few options for flowers, some local candy options, and some ideas for a Valentine’s Day night out. You still need to buy that sparkling piece of jewelry. Here are some ideas. Click on the links for more details on the store.

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Valentine’s Day Guide: Local Dinner and Dessert Options

Local restaurant and dessert options to consider on Valentine’s Day.

Less than a week and counting, and you're still not prepared. Don't worry! We've got you covered. This week, we'll be giving you all of the local information you need in order to make Valentine’s Day special for that very special someone. Earlier this week, we gave you a few options for flowers, and some local candy shops. Today we'll give you some options for dinner during the special day, and tomorrow we'll show you where to buy that sparkling piece of jewelry. Here are some dinner options (and dessert options) to consider. Click on the links for more details on the restaurant. Dinner is over and you want to continue the evening. Here are some options for dessert:

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Valentine’s Day Guide: Local Candy Shops

Looking to buy a box of chocolates for that special someone on Valentine’s Day? We've got you covered.

One week and counting, and you're still not prepared. Don't worry! We've got you covered. This week, we'll be giving you all of the local information you need in order to make Valentine’s Day special for that very special someone. On Monday, we gave you a few options for flowers. Today (Tuesday) we'll show you where to get that box of chocolates, and later this week we'll tell you where you can book reservations for Valentine's Day dinner and buy that sparkling piece of jewelry. Here are some local candy shops to consider. Click on the links for more details on the shop.

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Valentine's Day Guide: Local Flower Shops

Looking to send flowers to that special someone on Valentine's Day? We've got you covered.

The big day is just over a week away, and you're nowhere near prepared. Don't worry! We've got you covered. This week, we'll be giving you all of the local information you need in order to make Valentine's Day special for that very special someone. Today we'll give you a few options for flowers. Tomorrow we'll show you where to get that box of chocolates, and later this week we'll tell you where you can book reservations for Valentine's Day dinner and buy that sparkling piece of jewelry. Here are some local flower shops to consider. Click on the links for more details on the shop.

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