Over the course of her life, Maria had a highly passionate hidden admirer once a year. After all, Valentine’s Day postcards were traditionally sent to women. 60 years in a row, then! And it all started on Valentine’s Day in 1928, when Maria was only 16 years old.
For the remainder of her life, she received excellent news every year. Sadly, the woman passed away in 1988 and was never aware of who it was. The postcards’ international origin is what I found most intriguing.
She deduced that her hidden lover was a classmate who later joined the navy after graduating. I hope he keeps sending them, Maria said to reporters in 1972. The woman didn’t know who was sending the postcards, but she had already gathered a sizable box of them.
The valentines’ signatures read “Yes, it’s me again” or “You know who yourself.” Next came the 60th and last postcard. At her farewell celebration, a dedicated admirer brought flowers and a message that said, “Loved one, go in peace.” Her name was unknown to Maria. Nice, huh?
