VALENTINE'S DAY IS HERE and you are as single as a pringle. Do not panic! (at the disco) Instead, remember the wise words of Leslie Knope, "Uteruses before duderuses."
1. Remember who you are
Your worth is not measured on your relationship status. Whether you're male, female, or non-binary, you're still you even if you don't have a lady/man-piece. You are amazing. You are worthy of love, and maybe you haven't found it yet, but that's okay. You are the only you in the world, so start acting like it! You're a strong, independent person that don't need nobody else.
2. RETAIL THERAPY
BUY EVERYTHING. I'm just kidding. You should definitely treat yo self though. Buy that cute shirt you want. Get a new phone case. Buy another hat. Order something online. It does't matter, just get yourself something special. Maybe buy something for someone you care about who isn't a love interest. It makes me feel good to send my other single friends a valentine. They love it and you love yourself for it. Don't forget to stock up on candy after Valentine's Day when it goes on sale. That's my favorite part.
3. Throw a party
HELLO!!! GALENTINE'S DAY EXISTS! If you haven't already thrown a Galentine's day party, it's not too late! Grab your girls (or your boys) and have breakfast! Go see a movie! Get a pedicure! Surround yourself with good people and have a good time. As Leslie Knope would say, "It's only the best day of the year."
4. Take care of yourself.
Dude. Relax. Chill out. Take a bath. Do a face mask. Take a walk. Read a book. Watch a movie. Do your homework early? That might be pushing it, but you get the point. Take this time to take care of you. Eat something yummy. Clean your room. Go to the gym. Do something! Don't feel sorry for yourself and do nothing. Get up and do something! Even if you just get up to move to the couch to watch Netflix.
5. Don't care.
The last step to surviving is to thrive. Don't let others' happiness bother you. That's just being cynical. One of your friends has a hot bf? Cool beans. One of your friends bf bought them one of those big teddy bears? That's nice and all, but where would you even put one of those things. Like seriously. Support your friends and be happy for them! The day will be over before you know it and everyone will be chill again.
Don't stress over some crusty holiday. You've got your whole life ahead of you. Who knows, maybe tomorrow the love of your life will fall out of the sky. Maybe they won't. Maybe you'll be single for a while. That's okay too. You are a whole person. You don't need someone to "complete" you.
You can do it! You've made it this far.
Happy Valentines Day!
All my love,
Shan
P.S. HAPPY GALENTINE'S DAY!!!
