January 14th has come and gone this year and that only means one thing: Valentine’s Day is less than one month away.
If you’re not currently in a relationship or haven't met anyone who could be a potential V-Day date prospect, chances are you’ll be spending this love filled holiday with your one and only: yourself.
Honestly, most single people are cynical and straight up b*tchy once this holiday rolls around, but I don’t understand why. So you don’t have a significant other to celebrate with? That is no reason to dread this one day out of the year. Take a deep breath, because everything is going to be just fine. It’s 24 hours and you will survive it, I promise.
When you’re single on Valentine’s Day it can practically be like a second birthday, the day is all about you, so do with it what you please. Take the day to celebrate the fact that you’re focusing on yourself, you’re not putting up with any f*ckboy’s drama, and you're a bad a** independent woman who doesn't need a man to make her Valentine’s Day enjoyable.
Netflix n' Chill Alone
The best part of Netflix n' Chill-ing by yourself is that you can actually watch your favorite shows and movies without an interruption by hormone-raged guys. Personally, I’ve been planning my Valentine’s Day shows since the last episode of How To Get Away With Murder aired. I do have a date of February 14th, it’s with my couch and a bottle of wine. That’s better than a guy, anyways.
Enjoy the Empty Gym
There aren’t many days that the gym isn't packed with people, but Valentine’s Day is always one of them. While everyone else is busy being out with ‘the love of their life’ you can be in the gym doing whatever you want without a wait. No girl's judging you on the amount or lack of makeup you wear to the gym and no guy's obnoxiously staring at your butt in those pants. Too bad V-Day isn't more than once a year.
Treat-Yo-Self
Yeah, getting a Valentine’s Day gift is nice, but how often does a guy actually pick out exactly what you want without you specifically telling them? Never. And being single means you don’t have to worry about how you’re going to make your boyfriend believe the new clothes you got him for V-Day is because you thought he would like them, not because you’re tired of seeing that same graphic tee and cargo shorts every week. Instead of spending money on someone else, go out and buy yourself a Valentine's Day gift. February 14th is all about love, and no one said you can’t love yourself.
Girl's Night
It’s virtually impossible that you are the only single girl in your social circle. They say misery loves company so why not spend the night together. Do everything your jerk of an ex-boyfriend never wanted to do. Play old Britney Spears music, put a face mask on, drink too much wine and eat cookies. Honestly, by the end of the night, you’ll be feeling bad for all those girls stuck in heels that hurt and pretending that the salad they ordered is as enjoyable as being home in yoga pants and watching a movie. You’re winning, trust me.
Family Time
If all else fails, turn to those people who love you more than anyone else. They’ve been your ‘valentine’ since before your middle school boyfriend brought you a stuffed bear from Walgreens and heart happened candy. Your parents are bound to have a nice home cooked meal for you and won't hesitate to boost your ego when they remind you that you’re too perfect for anyone else.
It doesn't matter how you spend Valentine’s Day– as long as it doesn't include you being miserable and drunk texting your ex-boyfriend, everything is going to be ok.
