It’s that time of year again, the holiday that almost everyone without a significant other dreads: Valentine’s Day. All the sappy Instagram posts, all the frilly red and pink knick knacks and all of the stuffed animals filling the shelves of every store are back. All they do is basically remind you of just how single you really are, but Valentine’s Day (AKA Singles Awareness Day) doesn’t have to be a miserable experience for all the people riding solo this year. Here are some of the perks of being single on Valentine’s Day.

First of all ladies, if you’re single on Valentine’s Day there is no jealous boyfriend to tell you not to go see Fifty Shades of Grey (or complain about being dragged along with you). You get to see Christian Grey in all of his glory and drool all you want. Enjoy it.

Wine, wine, and more wine. There’s nothing like getting all of your single girlfriends together on Valentine’s Day and having a girl’s night full of wine, chick flicks, and ice cream. Besides, the only men you really need in your life are Ben and Jerry.

There’s nothing you have to do that requires you to dress up. If you want to lounge around all day with your hair up and no pants on, you go for it.

You don’t have to stress over getting anyone a gift. All that cash you would be spending on a present for a significant other can be put to some good use, like a new pair of shoes or bath bombs or really anything you’ve had your eye on for a while. Make it a holiday to love and spoil YOU.

I have 4 words for you. Post Valentine’s Day Sale. All of that heart shaped chocolate is half off and yours for the taking.

Valentine’s Day may seem like a holiday that can only be enjoyed by couples, but rest assured all of you single folks, there are still ways to have a good time without a significant other. Instead of focusing on your relationship status, spend the day doing things that make YOU happy. Besides, who needs a boyfriend when you have best friends and 50% off chocolate?