February is here, and you know what that means. Valentine's Day is just around the corner and couples everywhere are busy making plans that will consist of romance, love and maybe even some action to round out the night if they're lucky. For as long as we can remember, Valentine's Day is the one day of the year that epitomizes eternal love and romance.

I have a confession to make- I've never spent Valentine's Day with a significant other or a guy that I was interested in. Part of the reason behind this is because when I was still playing volleyball, I would always be out of town on Valentine's Day for tournaments. Another reason behind this is because my relationships would never last to the next Valentine's Day, or I would just cut guys off because I felt like we weren't compatible anymore.

Being single for a while has made me realize something. There are too many people out there who are so invested into finding someone to be in a relationship with and that's all they think about. A lot of people spend most of their time on dating apps and are filling out their schedules with various dates. I'm not saying this is a bad thing, but with the experiences I've had on dating apps, I've come to the conclusion that they are not worth my time.

It seems that everyone has this idealized idea of relationships and that there is that right person for everyone. Television shows and movies paint pictures of the perfect guy and the girl meeting by chance and then falling in love over time. Maybe they break up for some time due to some conflict, but they always seem to find a way back to each other. I'm not going to lie, I've had daydreams about having a relationship like that. In the back of my mind, I've always wondered what it would be like if I had a guy that loved me for me and always wanted to be with me, but then I realized that I would be internally suffocating from the cheesiness.

I wouldn't say that I have commitment issues. I think when it comes to dating, I'm in no rush to find someone. There have been guys here and there, but none of them seem to pan out. My last real relationship was in high school and even then I probably shouldn't have been dating. I still had some maturing to do and I think one of the main reasons I got into that relationship was because I didn't want to feel like I was a late bloomer. I had this idea in my head that if I didn't date someone before high school, I was going to be forever labeled as a loser, and no one wants to date a loser.

But now, I can honestly say that I am not ready, nor am I really looking for a relationship. Sure, I have matured a lot since high school, but I still have a lot of growing to do. I'm still young and on the last month of my teen years. I want to learn, I want to explore, I want to be happy. If someone along the way comes into my life that I think is worthy enough of me, then maybe I'll let that relationship play its course. But, for the time being, I am in no rush to lock myself down anytime soon.

I know I'm not the only one who feels this way, and those people may be judged by their friends for not really caring about dating. I am here to say that there is no shame in swearing off dating for the time being. In fact, being single is great. I've been enjoying this life for a little over three years now, and honestly, I'm having a blast. Now, that doesn't mean I'm shaming everyone who is in a relationship. I hope all of the couples out there are happy and enjoying their lives together. All I am saying is that there is also no problem with waiting. There is no problem with admitting that you're not ready to be in a relationship yet and that you want to explore who you are.

So, what are my plans for Valentine's Day? I'm going to be spending the day with my roommates watching romantic comedies and then gossiping about how douchy some guys are. I think it's going to turn out to be a pretty good day.