Around Brimfield: Spread some love this Valentine’s Day, plus news from Brimfield Lions and more

- Shirley Mars

Generally speaking, February tends to be a dismal month weatherwise, so isn’t it wonderful that someone thought to put Valentines Day smack in the middle of February!

According to Gary Chapman, who wrote the book “The Five Love Languages,” everyone has a primary “love language.” Those languages include words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. The premise of the book is that when you understand your and your companion’s primary love language, you can more effectively express heartfelt commitment.

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