February fourteenth is just around the corner. While some couples are happily looking forward to the day, excited to gift their fluffy Teddy Bears and sink their teeth into decadent chocolate covered strawberries, I’m anticipating a less fanciful celebration for the holiday of love. Due to my lack of a significant other, I know I won’t be waking up to a “Happy Valentine’s Day” text (except from my parents) or a colorful bouquet of flowers outside my door. Despite this fact, I’m perfectly satisfied. If you’re dreading this day because you’re single, let me tell you why you needn’t experience that “single on Valentine’s Day slump.”
First, you don’t have to worry about the complicated gifting process associated with Valentine’s Day. You won’t have to do mental gymnastics trying to think of the “perfect gift” for your significant other. This means no thirty minute CVS trip roaming the Valentine’s Day candy aisle only to purchase the pink Hershey Kisses you had initially picked out. Speaking of CVS, yes, you might still feel sickly seeing all of the Valentine’s Day decorations, but just think of that post-Valentines-Day sale you’ll have all the access to. February fifteenth CVS candy raid? Yes, please. For singles, this holiday is also an excellent way to practice self-love. All those gifts you would have given to your significant other? Gift them to yourself. Buy your own lifesize teddy bear you can hug and squeeze. Feast on some chocolate-covered strawberries as you watch 10 Things I Hate about You, or your favorite rom-com. Even gift yourself your own Valentine’s Day card. There are so many amazing things about you… it won’t hurt to write them down.
All said, this holiday for romance is no excuse to bring couples down for celebrating their love. Find peace in being single. Let’s not side-eye happy couples on the sidewalk or complain endlessly on your Snapchat private story. xoxo,
Santana Spearman