A Valentine’s Day Special: The Ultimate Gift of True Unconditional Love

For couples, Valentine’s Day is a time to show love, admiration, and appreciation for your partner. Some express this through flowers, chocolates, or jewelry, while others might write love notes or plan a romantic weekend getaway. Having been the giver and receiver of these types of gifts, I fully support their place in a relationship. 

But there’s one token of love that stands above the rest—a gift that says, "My love for you is truly unconditional", and that is providing your beloved the resources to be able to live a fulfilling life when “what-if” happens to you. 

This gift isn’t sexy and may not come wrapped in a bow, but having a plan in place for your loved ones in case the unthinkable happens offers five of the greatest gifts of love you can ever give.

1. Unconditional Love – Planning for the unexpected sends a powerful message: “I love you so much that I want you to have everything you need to be happy and live a meaningful life, even if I’m not around to enjoy it with you.”  

   True love isn’t just about being present in the good times.  It’s also ensuring your partner’s well-being regardless of what happens in the future.  Having the foresight to make decisions now about finances, guardianship, and end-of-life wishes will spare them from a painful uncertainty later. 

2. Time: A Gift that Lasts – Unlike flowers and chocolate, you can’t just pick up a will or an estate plan on your way home from work. Meaningful “what-if” planning requires time and effort.  And just like carefully selecting the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, the investment of time is often more meaningful than the gift itself.  
   
   By taking the time now to prepare, you’re giving your partner the gift of clarity and security when they’ll need it most. It’s a gift that will last far beyond February 14th.

3. Financial Security: Love that Protects – Love often means investing in your partner’s needs above your own, this is especially true if when you won’t be around to experience the benefits of the investment’s return. 

   While you don’t need to take out a 2nd mortgage on your home to create your end-of-life plan, planning for life insurance, legal documents, or pre-planned funeral arrangements will save your loved ones from financial and emotional burdens later.  Using your money to protect someone else’s financial future is a powerful expression of love and responsibility.

4. Integrity: Keeping Your Promises – Having integrity is often described as doing what you say you’re going to do.  Many wedding vows include the promise to love, cherish and protect your partner “for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health”.  Ensuring your partner has a clear roadmap for handling life’s toughest transitions isn’t just telling them you love them—you’re proving it.

5. Peace of Mind: A Love that Brings Comfort – Life is full of stress, but one of the biggest sources of anxiety is the unknown. For many, the thought of managing a household, raising children, or navigating financial decisions alone is overwhelming.

   Creating a plan eliminates that fear. It gives your partner confidence that they’ll have the resources and guidance they need, allowing them to focus on healing rather than scrambling to figure things out. And that peace of mind? It’s a gift that strengthens your relationship now, knowing you’ve already taken care of the hard stuff that will come later.

The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift

It’s often said that sacrifice is giving up something good for something better. Taking the time to plan for your partner’s future—whether that means updating your will, securing life insurance, or organizing essential documents—is a sacrifice of time and effort today that will mean everything to your family down the road.

So this Valentine’s Day, while you’re celebrating love in the present, consider giving a gift that truly lasts: a plan that ensures your family’s security, comfort, and peace of mind for years to come.

Start today—because nothing says ‘I love you’ more than protecting the people who mean the most to you.

Happy Valentines Day!

Corey

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