Cover story:
Bleeding Hearts
Yes, Valentine's Day is supposed to be about frilly cards and romantic dinners. But sometimes you just want to shove a stake through the heart of the holiday. MKE decided to channel that bitterness, taking a look at what it means to break up.

A bash for the newly single Later this month, Jennifer Beard's friends and family will gather to lavish her with attention and celebrate the changing of her marital status.
Yours or mine? Not sharing hearts also means not sharing stuff.
Breakup kit Everyone needs a breakup survival kit. These little treasures won't heal your broken heart, but when you're sobbing into your Haagen-Dazs and feeding old love letters into the paper shredder, they just might make you smile.
Where to start when it's over If you are repulsed on a continuous basis, it is probably time to consider ending the relationship.
No matter what you do, he won't take 'go' for an answer Does it count as a breakup if your boyfriend refuses to "break up" with you?
Cover photo/C.Taylor
downtime
Threeview: Forty8 Forty8 takes the idea of the neighborhood pub and adds a classy menu.
One tank trip: In 13,000th heaven You can find angels in the architecture at this Beloit museum.
Cross-country skiing trail in Delafield is worth gliding toward Eric Mittelsteadt loves cross-country skiing, and he hits the world-class trails at Lapham Peak State Park in Delafield.
WAMI nominees announced The Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) announced the nominees for the 25th Annual Award Show.
Exposure Milwaukee hosted the second annual Iron Horse Rumble quad rugby tournament.
Meet the bartender: Jason Brunk Though bar manager Jason Brunk says the show at his bar is the pianos, not him, he has some tricks up his sleeves. (See video.)

how we live
Oh, behave! What to do when your apartment neighbors don't know when to stop the fun.
A dish for the date On Valentine's Day, skip the restaurant and stay in with your date and dinner.
Bob gets hot: A water-powered workout Think water aerobics is only for old women? Think again.
Ask Mom: Look what the cat gagged up What do you do when kitty yacks in front of the guests?

in the know
Profile: Eric Jensen As a radio producer and Bucks announcer, Eric Jensen makes a living of being heard, not seen.
Group rallying against gay marriage amendment Some don't like the idea of amending the state constitution to ban same-sex marriages, and they have a Valentine's Day plan.
When I was 30: Bob Greenstreet A jaunt over the ocean lead to a new life in Milwaukee for Bob Greenstreet, UWM's dean of the School of Architecture.

online exclusives
Download these tunes and move on MKE asked local musicians to send us their best breakup song.
Amusing breakup Web sites Where better to find comfort than the Internet?
Let your card say it with cynicism Greeting card aisle make you gag? Try these anti-Valentine's Day cards.
The chatterbox: Breakup horror stories, songs and movies.
Bartender video Jason Brunk from Lucille's Rockin' Pianos demonstrates some of his tricks.
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