LGBT Americans owe the Supreme Court for our happy Valentine’s Days.

[UNVERIFIED CONTENT] Gay-rights activists gathered outside of the Supreme Court on the morning when the Court handed down its decision to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act.

For years, Valentine’s Day has been the target of the modern pessimist’s wrath. It has become the focus of the cynic’s ire, an unnecessary moment that foists obligation upon millions of consumers to prove their love with purchases of chocolates and flowers.

But for millions of same-sex couples and LGBT people everywhere, it’s about so much more.