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Dear Readers: In celebration of Valentine’s Day, I asked you to share what you love most about your partners. And, boy, did you deliver! My inbox was overflowing with touching tributes. It’s been such a pleasure sifting through the sweetness, and I’m thankful to each and every one of you who wrote. Below is just a small sampling of some wonderful letters that I received on this topic.

Dear Annie. The easiest question for me to answer is what I love about my husband, Tom. They say the devil is in the details, but I say true love is in the details. Many years ago, my husband bought me the DVD boxed set of the original “Planet of the Apes” movies. Missing was “Beneath the Planet of the Apes.” An oversight? No. I had mentioned once that is the one I don’t like, so he took it out. He buys me apples, but only Gala and Fuji, because that’s what I like. He hollers, “Don’t look at the TV!” if there’s a spider or something creepy. I could go on and on. It’s the details, the little things. He’s given me fancy gifts over the years, but what I cherish most is that he listens and he remembers. — Erma S.

Dear Annie: My partner is my hero! There are so many things that I could tell you I love about him, but his generous spirit is definitely key. We met later in life, and only one year after we met, I developed HIV-associated dementia, which became very severe, very fast. By all rights, Chris should have left. My health devastated his life and destroyed us financially. But he stood by me, fought to get me the necessary medical care and helped me through the worst time of my life. And to this day, he has never once complained. It brings me to tears just writing this. I am so eternally grateful for that man I would give that man anything if I could, but being disabled, all I can give him is my love and care. — Chase A.

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