what three decades of i-D covers can teach you about love

Over the past 36 years we've had a lot of couples on the cover, and picked a thing or two up along the way.

With Valentine's Day approaching a lot of people have love in mind. Now, we personally don't believe that February 14th is the sole property of lovers. Those infamous 24 hours can be repackaged to celebrate anything that makes you smile&#x2014;be it your friends, family or reflection.

Over the past few decades i-D has had a lot of couples on the cover, and not all of them represent picture perfect romance. So ahead of the big day, we're taking a trip down memory lane and picking up a few stylish lessons along the way. Remember, even if you don't have a Valentine on Sunday you always have us.

Love is tough, but you'll survive - _The Time Is Now Issue, 2013_

Valentine's doesn't have to be romanic to be awesome - _The Wise Up Issue, 2012_

No date will ever get you like your mates - _The Lights, Camera, Action Issue, 2012_

Fact: Couples do start to look alike after a while -_ The Whatever The Weather Issue, 2012_

No matter the situation, don't forget that you're the prize -_ The Exhibitionist Issue, 2011_

So don't hesitate to let people know - _The Living Loud Issue, 2011_

Some things sound better whispered - _The Lovers of Life Issue, 2010_

Everyone has a past&#x2014;even Christian Grey - _The Flesh and Blood Issue, 2009_

The bumps make it fun - _The Insi-De, Outsi-De Issue, 2009_

Girls and boys dig a suit - _The Manhood Issue, 2009_

Everyone loves Aggy - _The Agnyss Deyn Issue, 2008_

Let the good feelings wash over you - _The Artistan Issue, 2008_

When in doubt, take your shirt off - _The Couples Issue, 2007_

Don't be afraid to be an animal - _The Ice Cream Issue, 2007_

Love is cool, but nothing is as cool as Cassie and Diddy - _The Older and Wiser Issues, 2007_

Nothing lasts forever, not even Teairra and Jay-Z -_ The Straight Up Issue, 2005_

Love is like business, it's better if you lean in - _The Inspiration Issue, 2001_

No one will every love you like your dog - _The Man and Beast Issue, 2001_

And we'll never love anyone like Kate and Naomi - _The US Issue, 1994_

_Check out all of i-D's iconic covers _[here](http://covers.i-d.co/cover)_._