Valentine’s Day Special: Top 5 Careers for Those Who Love… Love

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• February 14, 2012
• By Annie Favreau
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Between the mass popularity of Valentine’s Day and the box-office success of rom coms, it’s fair to say the phrase “everybody loves a lover” still holds true.

Yet some people’s passion for romance and relationships goes way beyond candy hearts. For the true romantics of the world, here are five jobs that let you spend your days spreading the love.

1. Romance Writer

Breathtaking encounters, longing looks, and heaving bosoms — as an author of romance novels, these racy conceits make up your daily bread and butter. Whether describing sordid medieval love affairs, rugged cowboy rescue scenes, or encounters with that hot bodyguard, your imaginations transport readers to a world where romance can take shape even in the most unlikely circumstance.

Average salary: $29,000 – $109,000

2. Marriage Counselor

Love might be great but it isn’t always easy. You work with couples — together and individually — to navigate relationship minefields and discover new ways to handle issues that get in the way of future happiness. Not all couples will stay ultimately stay together, but your focus is on rebuilding relationships and mending broken hearts.

Average salary: $24,000 – $72,000

3. Matchmaker

Long valued in many cultures around the world, matchmakers have become extremely popular in the age of Internet dating. For people too busy or shy to socialize through traditional channels, you do the legwork of love by connecting searching singles with future mates. What better way to show your love of love than to arrange a perfect pairing?

Average salary: $16,000 – $35,000

4. Sex Therapist

Sex doesn’t always go hand in hand with love. But chances are, when things aren’t good in the sack, they won’t be great in the relationship department either. Whether handling bedroom hang-ups, questions around sexuality, or physical dysfunctions, you help clients regain their spark.

Average salary: $41,000 – $120,000

5. Lyricist

Music is an age-old tool for wooing members of the opposite sex; there’s just something about a beautiful song that makes knees go weak. As a lyricist, your enchanting words not only induce spine-tingles, but help the less linguistically-inclined express their love through song.

Average salary: $29,000 – $109,000

In honor of Valentine’s Day, tell us truthfully: how romantic is your current career?

Annie Favreau works for Inside Jobs, a career exploration site where people can discover what opportunities exist and learn what paths can take them there. Join the conversation on Twitter @InsideJobs.

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