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We see a lot of birds paired together for Valentine's Day. Did you know that birds paired together symbolize fidelity and nesting? And since doves mate for life - they are often depicted in cards and floral arrangements for this holiday. The dove is the symbol for the Greek goddess of Love otherwise known as Aphrodite. (Now you know why many couples choose to release doves on their wedding day). Now here is my favorite little known fact about love symbols. We all know that "X" stands for a kiss when we write it on our cards; but do you know why? In medieval times the average person (really peasant) could not write. Therefore, they signed their name with an "x" and then they would kiss the "x" to represent their honesty attached to their signature. This is how the letter "x" came to represent a kiss. So this is where the concept of "sealed with a kiss" comes from. I love this stuff! Happy Valentine's Day! During the past 25 years, renowned relationship expert Dr. Patty Ann Tublin has helped hundreds of people rekindle romance and reignite passion in their relationships. The solutions in her Relationship ToolboxВ™ help couples stop fighting, and re-build romance so intimacy inside and outside the bedroom can flourish. Through her successful 25-year marriage and her experience of raising 4 children, Dr. Patty Ann has earned an international reputation for saving relationships. To reignite your flames of passion, visit her site at http://www.drpattyann.com. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dr_Patty_Ann_Tublin
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