Valentine's Day, a day that almost all single people hate. It's a day where you're forced to watch everyone being cute and lovey with their significant other. Suddenly, you're surrounded by couples, hearts, flowers, and chocolates. They're everywhere, and it sucks.

I might not be able to relate to this anymore, but trust me, after being single on Valentine's Day for the first 18 years of my life, it's hard to forget what it feels like being single on this day that's meant for couples. Maybe you and your fellow single friends decide to get together and do something instead, but it's still hard to deal with the fact that you don't have a significant other on this day.

I know what that's like, feeling alone but still surrounded by people. You have the love of your friends and family, but you still feel like you're missing something. Try not to dwell on it. You're allowed to want a significant other, but don't let it consume your life. Being happy and comfortable with yourself while being single is crucial, especially before you get in a relationship. You can't rely on a boyfriend/girlfriend to be your one source of happiness.

Yes, for couples, Valentine's Day is a special day to be together, and I don't want to take that away from anyone, especially since this is going to be the first year I'm not single for it.

For those people who are single, though, get together with your friends and spend the day together, go out with your family, binge watch movies all day, or, just treat is like any other day in February. If you know you're going to feel sad for Valentine's Day, do something that you know will make you happy.

Don't let being single on a holiday made up for couples to make you feel bad... you're awesome no matter what.