Every year there seems to be this running theme that being single on Valentine's Day is the worst possible thing on the planet. What's worse than being single on Valentine's Day?
A lot of things.
I spent 18 years of my life single on Valentine's Day and not once have I thrown a pity party for myself because I was single that year.
I will say, this is my second Valentine's Day that I've spent with someone, and while I appreciate the holiday, it puts so much pressure on couples to have the "perfect" Valentine's Day. Hallmark and celebrities try to sell this illusion that if you don't get the nicest most expensive flowers or jewelry then your significant other didn't try hard enough. When in reality, you should show your SO love 365 days a year, not just on February 14th. Yes doing something a little extra is nice, but in no way are you obligated to buy expensive gifts just because that's what marketed to you.
I think Valentine's Day should just be a cute holiday to let your loved ones know you care about them. It's about spreading love, not just having a "valentine".
Media likes to portray single women on Valentine's Day as bitter or less than because they don't have a man to shower them with gifts, when in reality most single people treat it like a regular day. Because that's essentially what it is. It's not right that the stereotype for single women on Valentine's Day is to be bitter because not everything is about having a man. She can spend the holiday with her girlfriends or her family and it doesn't change the meaning of the holiday.
All in all, if you're in a relationship this Valentine's Day then go out and have fun. And if you're single then go out and have fun.
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