Send a Valentine via Patch

When I asked a girl named Stephanie to be my valentine on Feb. 14, 2007, little did I know she would become my wife.

I won't lie, I was pretty dramatic in my method of asking, but it was all because I knew how much she'd enjoy watching me do something out of the ordinary.

Some people like elaborate schemes, others like simple gifts. Whatever your fancy, simple messages of love are never a bad choice. That's why for Valentine's Day 2012, we're offering Patch to be your platform of love.

Got someone special in your life? Send them a Valentine via Patch by writing it down and posting a picture of yourself. It's quick, it's easy, and it's a surefire way to tell the whole world—well, at least a few thousand—how much your special someone means to you.

Who knows, you might win the heart of your future spouse!

Click "Upload Photos and Videos" to post a picture and message for your special someone.