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The Stages Of Valentine's Day As Told By Single Ladies

Not everyone gets a real-life fairytale on Valentine's Day

Olivia Lewis

Feb 13, 2017

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The Stages Of Valentine's Day As Told By Single Ladies

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Valentine’s Day is definitely one of the most dreaded days of the year for singles. Of course, many people in relationships also dread Valentine’s Day, but that’s another story. For those who are flying solo, the barrage of literature, greeting cards, flowers and even food offers a a 24 hour reminder that you don’t have a significant romantic relationship.

Let's get real: Valentine's Day is WAY more than nomming on chocolates and asking yourself how you got so lucky to be in love. Want the real story? Ask a single girl. These are the true stages of Valentine's Day, as told by single ladies (the ones who really get what's going on here).

1. There's never a better time to be single in the history of ever

You don't even realize you're being lulled into a false sense of security!

2. Suddenly you start seeing pink and red hearts in CVS

The Internet is blowing up about #ValentinesDay....Are we really going to do this now?

3. You're really good at hiding your thoughts on the matter.

JK, you couldn't keep quiet if your life depended on it.

4. Your confidence pumps into overdrive

Who needs love anyway? You've got your friends, Nutella and most importantly, Netflix.

5. …But then you realize everyone is making plans for the big day.

Best of all? They won't stop talking about it.

6. When they do finally take a breath, they ask you how you're feeling.

And you're like, I'm sorry, I didn't realize I was coming down with a serious case of Single-itis. Thanks for checking on me every five minutes, guys! Super helpful!

7. You start to question everything

Will you be single forever? Is it a bad sign that you love looking at cat pictures? WHAT DOES IT MEAN?!

8. Why does this holiday even exist?!

Seriously! You get to express your love everyday. Does 1 day out of the other 364 dedicated to nothing but love make sense?

9. You decide it's time to take action

It's Friday night, and time is running out — the hunt for your Valentine is on!!

10. There are like 50 bajillion PDA couples in your way all night

Don't they know this bar is for singles only?! Makes me sick!

11. FINALLY, you spot some gorgeous man across the room

Now THAT'S the V-Day candy you were looking for!

12. …But then they speak.

Oh, right — that's why you wanted to be single in the first place, duh.

13. The big day arrives. Valentine's Day is here!

Singles Awareness Day has never been so real.

14. But wait — it's not too late to celebrate Galentine's Day!

Okay so that was supposed to be yesterday, but you were busy hunting valentines, obviously.

15. What's so wrong with friends, Nutella and Netflix anyway?

TBH that sounds WAY better than romance, candlelight and uncomfortably tight date dresses.

16. You and your single besties proceed to watch chick flick after chick flick

Why didn't you think of this before?!

17. You're also defying all stereotypes by not eating Ben & Jerry's

You're definitely in the clear…LOL JK you've eaten a whole pint #sorrynotsorry.

18. You remember that tomorrow is just another day

! day when you can look at cat pictures again without feeling an impending sense of doom. And they're so freaking cute! Plus: CANDY IS MORE THAN HALF OFF!!! GRAB 'EM WHILE YOU CAN-DY!!

19. And then the realization hits: It'll be another year before happy couples can show off again.

Tomorrow, your single lady reign begins again!

20. So embrace the single life ladies!!

Happy Singles Awareness Day!!

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The Stages Of Valentine's Day As Told By Single Ladies

Not everyone gets a real-life fairytale on Valentine's Day

1. There's never a better time to be single in the history of ever

2. Suddenly you start seeing pink and red hearts in CVS

3. You're really good at hiding your thoughts on the matter.

4. Your confidence pumps into overdrive

5. …But then you realize everyone is making plans for the big day.

6. When they do finally take a breath, they ask you how you're feeling.

7. You start to question everything

8. Why does this holiday even exist?!

9. You decide it's time to take action

10. There are like 50 bajillion PDA couples in your way all night

11. FINALLY, you spot some gorgeous man across the room

12. …But then they speak.

13. The big day arrives. Valentine's Day is here!

14. But wait — it's not too late to celebrate Galentine's Day!

15. What's so wrong with friends, Nutella and Netflix anyway?

16. You and your single besties proceed to watch chick flick after chick flick

17. You're also defying all stereotypes by not eating Ben & Jerry's

18. You remember that tomorrow is just another day

19. And then the realization hits: It'll be another year before happy couples can show off again.

20. So embrace the single life ladies!!

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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