The Genealogy Blog Party: Love Stories
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With Valentine’s Day falling smack in its middle, February is traditionally celebrated as the month of LOVE. ❤
In 1943, American psychologist Abraham Maslow proposed a “hierarchy of needs,” a list of basic human needs that must be met in order for one to be a psychologically healthy human being.[efn_note]Burton, Neel. “Our Hierarchy of Needs.” Sussex Publishers, LLC. Psychology Today, 23 May 2012.[/efn_note] The hierarchy of needs is typically presented as a five-level pyramid, with the needs at the top only achievable once the basic needs at the bottom are met. Right in the middle of that pyramid is the need for love and belonging.[efn_note]”Abraham Maslow.” The Pursuit of Happiness.[/efn_note]
According to Maslow, love may not be all we need, as The Beatles famously sang,[efn_note]”All You Need Is Love” was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and was released as a non-album single in July 1967. Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC.[/efn_note] but we definitely need it!
And just as our lives are affected and influenced by love on a daily basis, so were the lives of our ancestors.
Share the Love (Stories)
Suggested topics for this month’s theme include (but are not limited to):
- Stories of love between spouses/partners
- Stories of love between a parent and child
- Stories of love for a special pet
- Stories about an item that was well-loved
- Stories of an enduring friendship
- Stories about an act of love or sacrifice
- Stories of “love gone wrong”
- Domestic partnerships
- Where to find marriage records
- How to find divorce records
- Ephemera, including Valentine’s Day cards and love letters
And feel free to share your own story. After all, someone should tell your story, and no one is more qualified to do it than YOU are!
You are welcome to share up to 3 blog or social posts. This linkup closes at midnight PST on 28 February 2022.
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