The origin of Valentine's Day is somewhat unclear; some say a Roman martyr named Valentine was trying to save Christians from harsh Roman prisons, while others believe he tried to perform secret marriages during a time when soldiers were not allowed to be married. Either way, all of the myths have something in common. They all contain an aspect of romance, heroism and sympathy. Valentine was eventually made a saint and people began to celebrate these romantic acts with festivals and what came to be known as Valentine's day cards.
So, for many people this is a fun and special day to recognize your love for each other, but for everyone else this is just a day to remind us that we do not have a special someone. In order to survive this grossly romantic day, I have created a list of several things to do:
1. Do your absolute best to avoid Instagram/Facebook/Twitter.
There will be an incredible amount of "I love you" posts and you will just want to vomit.
2. Do not go to large department stores.
Here is where you will see all the wonderful gifts that you will not receive because you do not have a boyfriend.
3. Don't turn on the TV.
All that will be playing are romantic comedies, but really it will just seem like they are making fun of your romantically tragic life.
4. Don't go outside your house.
You will be surrounded by hand holding, kissing, and hugging. Basically everything to remind you that you are alone and with out someone to love.
5. Do not go out to dinner.
You may think this will be fun, it'll take your mind off it, "go out with the girls." No, don't. You will just see guys paying for the girls dinner, them opening up the door for their date, and what do you get? You get to open your own doors and pay for your own dinner. You go Ms. Independent.
6. Do go to the department stores the next day.
Go buy all the cheap candy and teddy bears that you didn't receive as a gift.
So maybe you are happy without a boyfriend, maybe you don't want that special someone right now. I believe you, but regardless of how you feel, Valentine's Day is never fun when you're single.
