None of us are new to the jaded feelings brought on by the  world’s most loved/hated hallmark holiday. To make it black and white: if you are single, you hate Valentines Day; if you are in a relationship, you love it. In an attempt to capture the varying romantic, or lack thereof, plunders of the heart, I have composed a Valentine’s Day mix-tape for your listening pleasure. May it provide the musical insight into the many emotions you may be wishing to avoid, and may you channel them through song. Let my tunes speak for you.

So, still unsure of your place this Valentine’s Day? Don’t fret. There is a melody for nearly every degree of emotion on the relationship spectrum, and here are just a few.

For the "I’m Utterly And Tragically In Love With You" people:

"You Make It Real" by James Morrison.

  "Gotta Have You" by The Weepies.

For the “We’re Long Distance and I Miss You” people:

"Simple As It Should Be" by Tristan Prettyman.

"Teleport 2 Me" by Kid Cudi.

For the “It Was A Happy Break-Up” people:

"In Love With a Memory" by Corey Smith.

For the "You Hurt Me But I Still Love You" people:

"Stubborn Love" by The Lumineers.

"I Can't Make You Love Me" by Bon Iver.

For the “We’re Just Friends With Benefits” people:

"Perfect For Me" by Mike Stud.

"Bad" by Rihanna feat. Wale.

For the “We’re Talking But You Only Like Me When You're Drunk" people:

"Numb" by Skizzy Mars.

For the “I Screwed Up And I’m Sorry” people:

"Carried Away" by  Passion Pit.

"Jealous Guy" by Gavin DeGraw.

For the “You Hurt Me and I'm Over It” people:

"IDFC" by Blackbear

For the “Single And Sad” people

"Give Me Love" by Ed Sheeran.

"I'd Rather Be With You" by Joshua Radin.

Feeling inspired yet? Coming from the tongue of an admittedly old-fashioned enthusiast, CDs will never go out of style. Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours!