Dear Singles,

Ah, yes, it’s that time of year again. The time when girls stop being brats to their boyfriends because they really, really need that giant $100 teddy bear they saw in Target. And also the time when everyone who doesn’t have a significant other gets unnecessarily upset over that fact. I speak of Valentine’s Day. Now, if you were in the latter category this "V-Day," I have some things to tell you.

First off, think of all the money you saved. Yeah, you aren’t receiving chocolates or life-size kids toys, but you also can still afford to eat for the next month.

Second, Valentine’s Day is a fake holiday. I don't care what anyone says, and this will not change when (if) I ever have someone on Valentine’s Day. It’s a scheme. I don't believe in the importance of it, and neither should you.

Third, being single is not as awful as Valentine’s Day makes it seem. Sure, all you seem to see are happy couples and cute dates and flowers literally everywhere, but so what? Those people are happy, and you can be too. A relationship does not guarantee happiness, just as being single doesn't automatically mean you should be miserable. Plus, I hate to point this out, but you were single before on Valentine’s Day, and you survived then. You can survive the explosion of hearts, rose petals and chocolate.

Since you don't need someone to be happy, “treat yo' self” next Valentine’s Day (that is, if you're still in the same romantic situation you are now. I don't know. No one does). Go out and buy yourself something nice, make yourself a nice dinner, get yourself some ice cream and watch your favorite movie. Or, if you have some fun-loving single friends (because for some reason it’s always the most fun people who are single), go out with them and celebrate your singleness together. Look good for yourself. Have fun for yourself. Love yourself.

Moral of the story is this: being single on a fabricated-for-profit holiday is not the end of the world. Valentine’s Day is good at making single people feel like they’re actually completely alone, but you know what you do to prove it wrong? Go out and buy yourself that giant teddy bear. Best part is, you don't even have to stop being a brat to get it.

Love, One of You

P.S. Now it's officially "Discounted Valentine's Day Candy" Day. Treat yo' self.