February is a month that tends to give people mixed emotions, depending on whether or not they are in a relationship. If you’re single, Valentine’s Day just seems like a slap in the face in the middle of cold, grey, winter. I haven’t always been the girl with a boyfriend on Valentine’s Day and trust me, I’ve had bad Valentine’s Days before, but I think it’s a great holiday.

I know, I know, you probably want to chuck a heart-shaped box of chocolates in my face right now if you’re currently in the midst of a messy breakup, but hear me out.

Valentine’s Day is for everyone.

It’s not just for couples. Do you remember how excited you used to get when you were in elementary school and everyone brought their shoebox covered in pink construction paper and red hearts to school and everyone in your class gave you a piece of candy? Those were the days. Your little 8-year-old self didn’t care that you were single because all you cared about was how many packs of FunDip you got in your box. Why don't we still get that hyped about sugar?

Throughout the years, I don’t think I ever outgrew my elementary school Valentine’s Day self. I love holidays. I live for holidays. Growing up, my mom decorated our house for every single holiday, not just the big ones like Christmas and Easter, I’m talking St. Patrick’s Day, Memorial Day, Halloween, and of course, Valentine’s Day.

I just get so excited about every holiday, and frankly, February is a terrible month and the one good thing we have in it is a single holiday, but it seems like 50% of the population hates it.

Come on, guys. This is all we’ve got to make the bleakest month of the year a little more joyous.

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples. It’s about celebrating love. You don’t have to be in a relationship to love others, you can love your family, your friends, your pets... just cheer up a little.

If you’re single, there’s no reason why you can’t make cute Valentine's Day desserts and watch romcoms with your roommate. That doesn’t sound like a bad night. Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be a bitter reminder that you’re single, it should be a day that you stop and appreciate all the people that you love.