Rather than trying to scope out a date for this Valentine's Day, it’s about time we embrace the beauty of being single. So, starting with number nine, here are the reasons why being single on this love holiday is so great (this goes out to all of you Valentine’s Day haters, lovers, and those of you who just don’t care):

9. You can binge watch the shows you love

If you are a true Valentine's Day hater and just want the day to be over with, just immerse yourself in a new or old series. Maybe even more than one.

8. You can have a wine night with your friends

Sometimes the best thing about being single is getting those precious moments with your friends.

7. You can love on yourself with a "me day"

Whether you have work or class, you can always enhance your day with a little me time. Go buy a new book, go get your nails done, or just do that one thing you’ve wanted to do for a while. This is a pamper day. What better way to spend the day of love than loving on yourself.

6. You can eat things that you love that are really bad for you

Splurge on that Valentine's Day candy section. This is your day to do whatever you want including loving yourself and the food you’re eating…and one of the days where the calories don’t count.

5. You can go out with your girls/boys

Nothing better than a celebration on the day of love with the people you care most about.

4. You can get ahead

If you’re not so enthralled about Valentine's Day, you can always use the day to get ahead. Do homework, study, or grab an extra shift at your job. While everyone else is out celebrating, you can be getting one step ahead and when everyone else is stressed, you’ll be totally carefree. Gotta love success.

3. You can go on a date with your best friend

Date’s aren’t just for significant others. Going on a date with your best friend is FUN. You get to do best friend things and date things in a judgment free zone.

2. You don’t have to worry about getting ready for a date

Half the battle of going on a date is getting ready, making sure you have reservations (and with Valentine’s Day you know everywhere is going to be packed), and making sure you look cute to impress your date.

1. You can embarrass yourself and just be you

It’s hard being in a relationship. The beauty of being single is that the only person you have to impress is yourself. So, if you feel most comfy in your onesie, then hell, wear your onesie. And if you don’t like to cut your spaghetti or use a spoon, then shovel it in. When you’re single you get to be selfish, and sometimes it’s nice to think of yourself first.

You have to love yourself before you can love anyone else!