Reminiscing about Love

Reminiscing about love, Valentines Day, and other loves of life

Who was the first girl/boy you ever noticed? How old were you?
Who was your first crush? What attracted you to him/her? Did you ever date?
Did anyone in particular ever make you blush?
Who was your first date? Where did you go? How did you get there? Did you enjoy the date? Did you go on a date again with that person? How did your parents react?
Did you ever receive gifts from someone you were dating, maybe flowers, cards, or jewelry?
Did you ever write love letters to anyone or did you receive any love letters? Who were they from?
How did you meet your wife/husband? Where did you meet? How long did you date?
How did your spouse propose? Where did he/she propose? What did you think? Were you surprised? How did you feel? Who was the first person you told about getting engaged? What attracted you to your spouse?
What advice would you give to someone in love?
Who has been the greatest love in your life? (Spouse, children, etc…?)

What kinds of Valentine’s did you give (homemade, store-bought, etc…)? Did you ever give one to anyone special?
Did you ever receive a favorite Valentine? Who was it from? Did you keep it?
Did you ever keep any of your Valentines? Do you still have any today?
Did you ever receive any special gifts on Valentines Day?
Did you ever do anything special on Valentines Day? What did you do?

Instead of asking questions, you may wish to reminisce with sensory items such as photos of those they love, Valentines Day cards, special jewelry, flowers, things they love (such as a piece of candy, warm blanket, pets, favorite foods, etc…) Let your loved one look at, touch, taste, smell, or listen to something. If feelings of frustration occur, end the activity.
Fill their day with other things that they love such as walks, sitting on the porch, going for a ride, drinking a favorite beverage, receiving flowers, laughter, or other favorite things.
Filling their day with things they love, or once loved, may create a “feel-good” atmosphere and may stir some memories.