Let me start off by saying this, I don't hate holidays. I just don't like the whole idea of Valentine's Day. There's something about it that makes me cringe. As kids, we saw it as a day to see who had the best cards and the biggest pieces of candy. Now, it's who can buy the more expensive gift. Everything about this "holiday" just screams overrated.
1. You should express your love for your significant other every day, not once a year.
February 14th shouldn't be the one day out of 365 (or 366 if it's a leap year) that you show your partner how much you love, care and appreciate them.
2. Those who aren't in a relationship feel like they're missing out
Just because you don't have a valentine doesn't mean you should dread the day. Treat yourself! I bought myself a bottle of wine and a box of chocolate last year and let me tell you, it was great. Maybe get a hair cut, a manicure, anything you want that will make you happy.
3. It causes stress for those who are in a relationship.
NEED: reservations at an expensive five-star restaurant, a bouquet of roses, a box of chocolates not from the drug store. Plus finding the perfect gift. Do you want to rip your hair out yet? There's absolutely nothing wrong with renting a movie, grabbing some takeout and a cheap bottle of wine.
4. Buying crazy expensive gifts.
Christmas was a month and a half ago and it's more likely than not you spent a lot of money on your boyfriend/girlfriend. What about birthdays? I promise, there are more important occasions to buy gifts for than a random day in the middle of February.
5. Annoying, lonely people on Twitter.
"Oh my God I wish I had a (insert partner title here) for Valentine's Day." "Ugh who wants to be my valentine?" PLEASE stop. For everyone's sake.
6. Annoying, "I don't care" people on Twitter.
"#Single #IDC #LoveMe." That's all well and good, but again please stop.
7. It's a "holiday" in February.
OK, February is sort of the Pluto of the calendar; it just so happens that Pluto was discovered in February so that speaks for itself. ANYWAY. It's the shortest month of the year, stuck in that weird "not exactly winter but not spring yet" season that just drives people crazy. Also, it's right after two of the biggest holidays of the year. How do you compete with that? Oh right, you can't.
8. Wannabe DIYers.
When there's a holiday right around the corner, a lot of people turn to the internet to fine some cute do it yourself projects. Unfortunately, not everyone is as crafty as the people who post the videos... DIY fails are abundant, wasting a lot of time and a lot of money. Expectations are not reality.
9. Successful DIYers.
As cool as it looks and as jealous as I am, that is like the fifth set of Pinterest inspired heart shaped cake pops I have seen IN THE LAST HOUR.
10. The 21st-century interpretation of Valentine's Day is completely different than the true meaning.
I'm sure Saint Valentine would not be happy with how his day is being celebrated. Yes, it's believed to be a day of love and devotion, but it also is a day to celebrate Saint Valentine and all he did in his life. Fun fact: he's also the patron saint of plague and epilepsy...
11. Cupid?
A flying man-baby in a diaper shooting love spelled heart arrows at peoples' butts. Greek mythology took a creepy turn with this one.
