Every year, it seems as though more and more people hate Valentine's Day. It's understandable, though. It's the holiday of cheap chocolates, red balloons, over-priced dinners, and expensive lingerie that will never be worn again. But single people tend to hate this holiday even more than those in relationships, who actually go out and spend money that they don't have on their significant others.

Why? Why can't people be happy for others? I'm not trying to come down on singles who hate couples, but there's really no reason to project your misery onto others. There are plenty of bars and restaurants that have events going on for singles. There's even a Galentine's Day, on February 13th.

When we were kids, we all bought Valentine's cards to give out to the whole class. Everyone got one because we were taught to spread love to our peers. So what makes it different now? Because we're "adults" in college, we've had our hearts broken by some one-night stand and now we can't even pretend to enjoy a made-up holiday. We've even killed off those sweetheart candies.

There's nothing wrong with being single and it's okay to be a bit jealous of others "in love," but to come after those who want to spend time with one another on a superficial holiday is not okay. You don't have to go all out for Valentine's Day if you're single, but to tell those in relationships that they shouldn't post photos of their Valentine's Day with their S.O. is wrong.

I used to hate Valentine's Day -and I still do- but I've learned that it's okay to be goofy and to show myself some love, too. Now, in a relationship, I can spend time and effort on my boyfriend in a more over-the-top way, since it's such a mushy gushy holiday. He doesn't like to be extra on a holiday whose sole purpose is to spend money, but he understands that it's not a crime to be in love.

For all the single people who will complain and bitch and moan about being single on Valentine's Day, buy yourself a Valentine's Day gift. Draw up a bubble bath, pop open a bottle of champagne, treat yourself to a lovely dinner, and indulge in the pleasures of being single. There's nothing wrong with using Valentine's Day as an excuse to spend time and money on yourself.

So if you're in a relationship and want to celebrate Valentine's Day, do it. There is no shame in being in love and wanting to demonstrate that love for someone else on the 14th of February. If you're single, you should treat yourself to dinner and a movie, make a day out of it. Or, get together with some friends and go out for the night. You shouldn't be alone and sad when there are plenty of other people feeling the same way.

February 14th can be just another day, or you can make it something special. But don't hate on others for enjoying themselves.