Every week or so leading up to Valentine’s Day, there are different types of girls posting their feelings about the holiday all over their social media profiles. You have the classic complainer who has nothing nice to say about it, the crier who cries about not having a boyfriend and wishing she had one soul for February 14, the one who overloads your timeline with memes trying to find someone to love them within the week’s timeframe and then you have the single girl who loves every second of being alone every day and especially on Valentine’s Day. For every type of single girl who is worried about surviving the lovepocalypse, here are some things idea's I gathered from my single ladies that made it a little better.
1. They bought some wine.
Wine makes everything better.
2. Lots of wine.
Grab the extra bottle. Ya know, just in case.
3. They rented a ton of movies.
"The Notebook," "The Lucky One," "The Best of Me"…any Nicholas Sparks movie will do the trick.
4. And watched every season of "The Bachelor."
What is better than wishing you were on "The Bachelor" dating some of the hottest guys and going on amazing dates you can’t afford?
5. They ate lots of snacks.
Especially chocolate. Anything with Chocolate, really. Chocolate covered dirt? I’m in.
6. And lots of pizza.
Order yourself a huge heart shaped pizza and eat the crap out of it. Calories don’t count today. Think about it: if you were out with your significant other, you wouldn’t be able to shove your face with a whole pizza. It is win-win scenario. You don't have to wear a face full of make-up and you don't have to act polite - so yes, you can leave the strings of cheese hanging off of your chin until you're finished.
7. They avoided social media…completely.
Do you really want to see pictures of the stuffed teddy bears, chocolates and corny cards everyone got from their significant others? I didn’t think so. Seriously, how many times can you double tap the same stuff all the way down your timeline?
8. They downloaded Tinder.
Swipe right on everyone you think is remotely attractive. Not only will you get to celebrate in your PJs when you match with someone, but you can also get your flirt on with people who may be doing the same thing you are.
9. And went out to a local bar.
Let your hair down and enjoy being single. You don’t have to spend any money on anyone but yourself on this day -- enjoy it and indulge. Go out, dance and meet new people. Who knows, you may meet your next “person” and you won’t have to reread this article next year.
10. Most importantly, they hung out with friends.
Call over all of your girlfriends who are in the same boat and have a Galentine’s Day. You can do all of the above with the company of your girls. Besides, what is better than eating pizza, ugly crying, watching movies and drinking wine in your PJs with your best friends? Nothing. Enjoy it while it lasts. Friends make everything better.
Once you've survived the lovepocalypse, you’ll realize that being single isn’t so bad after all. It’s only one day a year where you really want to have that special someone snuggle you and make you feel loved because it is thought to have to be that way. Friends are just as amazing as love. When the time is right, you’ll find someone special. Maybe next Valentine’s Day you won’t have to read this, but maybe you will -- and that’s okay too. Happy Galentine’s Day ladies, enjoy. Oh, and congrats on surviving!
