For some people it’s the most romantic day in the year, for others, it’s simply just another day. February 14 is always surrounded with love, balloons, chocolates and flowers. Gifts are being exchanged by couples, meanwhile, the only thing you’re exchanging is the pair of leggings that you bought too small last week. The restaurants are filled, the movie theaters are sold out, and you’re just laying on your bed watching reruns of "The Office." Others are waking up to cute texts from their boyfriends on the morning of Valentine’s, and you’re waking up to your alarm to go to work.

Let me reassure you, you are not alone! This day has become so notorious for being marked the one day a year where you need to be in a relationship to be happy. But frankly, I’m happy and I not in a relationship. Society oftentimes views women as needing to be with a man in order to be happy. Unless there is a man whose name is ‘Bae’ on your phone, or taking you out to dinner, a woman can’t possibly be happy. Drifting away from this way of thinking can help build confidence for single women. The entertainment business will sometimes make jokes about women in their 30's still single or question if there is something wrong with a woman with no boyfriend. These women aren’t waiting for just any man to walk into their lives — they're waiting for the perfect man. If this means waiting a couple of years, so be it, as long as in the end their happy.

I understand there is a whole Galentine’s Day thing, too, where single women can share the day with their friends, and complain about how bad men are. I honestly don't find this alternative any better, because why surround yourself with a negative outlook on men and love. Sure, at least your hanging out with your girlfriends, but what is with the satisfaction of being happy with someone else on the 14th? If woman plan to spend the day alone or treat it as any ordinary day, good for them.

For those who are not single for Valentine’s Day like some of my friends, I am genuinely happy for them. I love seeing other people happy and in love with each other. So I hope you enjoy your day with your loved one and can see that there doesn’t need to be a national holiday to remind your significant other how much you love them.

Love is a beautiful thing, and as a single woman, I don’t need to seek love with anyone to be happy. The greatest relationship I have is with my God, and His love overcomes any earthly love that might come my way.

Happy Valentine’s! (Don’t go too hard on the Netflix and junk food, remember you still have to exchange the leggings for a bigger size!)