Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is celebrated by millions around the world every year.
But even a day that’s all about spending time with people you love can pile on the pressure - and can open itself up to some pretty bad dates rather than rom-com worthy tales.
The Independent asked people on the streets of east London to recall their worst-ever Valentine’s Day stories - and they might just make you feel better about your own experiences of the occasion.
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