Roses are red, violets are blue, you are single and you know what honey? I am too. But I do not hate Valentine’s Day at all. Yes, you see all the red and pink in the aisles and the bigger than life teddy bears attacking you as soon as you walk through the door (insert sick and nauseous emoji here.) But, don’t really.
So, you’re salty that there are those gross couples out there that show their affection publicly. Don’t get me wrong, posting every day on social media about how much they are in love gets old and it definitely is incredibly annoying. However, what about your best friend who is finally in a healthy relationship and is super stoked about having her first successful Valentine’s Day? Or your sister, who is happily married and adores the thought of February 14th because it’s a day when her and her husband have an excuse to simply celebrate their love?
I personally have never had a boyfriend on the dreaded day. I have never received roses on the day, or an adorable monkey with a heart or a box of chocolates (unless of course you count my parents.) Yet, this has not made me despise the heart-filled day. Why hate the people who are happy in their relationships? Everyone has a certain way of showing affection, and if it’s not the way you approve of, oh well. Unfollow them if you feel that sickened.
Hear me out, I honestly wouldn’t blame you for unfollowing some because come on, there is a certain level of PDA that should undoubtedly be private. And yes, the couples that are bragging 24/7 about how lucky they are are seriously worth an honorary vomit. I am sticking to my word, though. Those people are bothersome year round, why let them ruin a cute holiday?
Valentine’s is ultimately for showing your love to someone. That being said, who cares if it’s a significant other? Why can it not be your mom? Or dad? Or your bestie, in which (thank you Parks and Rec) Galentine’s was made? Seriously, Galentine’s is just an excuse for huge slumber party with your girls taking full advantage that y’all are strong independent women who don’t need no men, just sayin'. Or if you’re a guy just hang with your bros and drink beer. Don’t hate, just appreciate…alcohol...?
Here I am, no valentine and no date but I am just as happy as that irritating hipster couple that seems far too perfect. I am happy because love is something to appreciate, no matter whom it’s from or whom it’s toward. Of course, I imagine myself in a happy relationship with my ideal guy on that special day sometime in my future, but if I do not have him presently, I’ll have him eventually. As of now, I have my best girlfriend and I will always have my family to wish me a happy day. So this year, I will sit back and like the insta-worthy posts, dance with my BFF and wait until my prince comes along for me. Toast to not hating love and cheers to being completely in love with every day of this beautiful life. Besides, Leo is still single, right?
