Love in the time of poverty

How to romance your lover during a recession

By Michael Cook
Special to Metromix

It's inevitable: Just when your bank account bottoms out, Valentine's Day appears on the horizon. Poverty has kept you on lock down lately, but Valentine's Day requires something special. How will you ever express your boundless love—OK, how will you get that beautiful body into your bed—without breaking the bank? With Metromix's help you can substitute creativity for cash and your only worry will be coming up for air.

Read on for great ideas on romancing your lover in the new recession.