Odds are you either spent Valentine's Day with your significant other or you spent it a bottle or so deep in red wine, eating your favorite candy.

No matter the circumstance, I hope that you ended up feeling loved by someone. But we all know that if you're single and surrounded by couples, Valentine's Day is just... exhausting. You tend to avoid social media, avoid going out unless you had class or work, and become one with your bed for the day and watch Netflix.

Or maybe that's just me.

Either way, this article is for you, the one who feels like Valentine's Day, really, really sucks. Just know that the world doesn't stop because you're "in love." Half of the people celebrating Valentine's Day aren't really in love, and a lot of them are trying to make up for bad things they've done or pull a last-stitch effort to keep their S.O. with them.

Don't get me wrong, it should be a celebration of love! Sometimes it just doesn't turn out that way. People around my age tend to be on the opposite end of love, and that's really unfortunate. However, it is chaos of their own creation. Millennials, in my opinion, have a hard time figuring out relationships when their whole lives have been on social media. It is rare nowadays to meet someone the old fashioned way (i.e. in a bar, at a party, etc). If that weren't true, Catfish would be out of business.

People tend to forget that there are real people on the other side of the screen, whether they are who they say they are or not. I've had this conversation with my cousin, my roommate. It's that Black Mirror-esque effect. Except, you know, not as mind-blowingly trippy.

Back on topic, Valentine's Day shouldn't be a brutal punch to make you aware that you're single, but that's what it has turned into as well. That's why I, and so many others, choose to treat myself to a drink and buy a nice things as compensation for the lack of commitment. "Single Awareness Day" is ever-present and a looming feeling that millions share.

Don't color me that cynical shade of grey just yet.

For those who are truly in love, I commend you. It's never easy. There are good and bad days, and even worse days. The fact that you've made it as far as you have is a feat in itself. (I'm not talking to you one month relationship people, you've yet to know the struggle. And, I pity you when it does get harder. Try and stick it out.) But, congratulations to those who are in love and celebrate it every day, rather than just V-Day.

So, I hope no matter what, you feel loved today, tomorrow, and every day. Whether it's by your own doing or someone else's.

Also, be sure to treat yourself to the dozens of bags of candy at CVS. Promote capitalism and support this corporate sponsored holiday!

Happy lovin'!