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EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026 · 8 MIN

Valentine’s Aftermath, Temu Fails & Primary School Panic

from Leave Me Alone · host Amy

Valentine’s Day is over… the roses are dead, the balloons are deflating, and the real relationships have returned to arguing about bins.In this episode of Leave Me Alone, I’m unpacking the full Valentine’s aftermath including the moment my wife bought us matching Valentine’s tops from Temu… and nearly tested the strength of our marriage.We’re talking:• The reality of discount romance• Fast-fashion Valentine’s chaos• Why everything costs triple with a heart on it• Relationship evolution after kids• Touring primary schools like it’s university admissions• The financial trauma of school uniforms• And how romance now lives inside shared calendars and fish fingersIt’s love, parenting, polyester, and panic all in one episode.If you’ve ever worn matching outfits for the photo, rage-priced flowers, or stress-Googled Ofsted reports… this one’s for you.

Valentine’s Day is over… the roses are dead, the balloons are deflating, and the real relationships have returned to arguing about bins.In this episode of Leave Me Alone, I’m unpacking the full Valentine’s aftermath including the moment my wife bought us matching Valentine’s tops from Temu… and nearly tested the strength of our marriage.We’re talking:• The reality of discount romance• Fast-fashion Valentine’s chaos• Why everything costs triple with a heart on it• Relationship evolution after kids• Touring primary schools like it’s university admissions• The financial trauma of school uniforms• And how romance now lives inside shared calendars and fish fingersIt’s love, parenting, polyester, and panic all in one episode.If you’ve ever worn matching outfits for the photo, rage-priced flowers, or stress-Googled Ofsted reports… this one’s for you.

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