Valentine’s Day: that one holiday that single girls hate; that holiday that slowly creeps up on you to remind you that, yes, in fact, you are alone (as if the Christmas blues weren’t enough for us to handle.) As if the two-week-in-advance grocery store set-up didn’t drop the hint that this dreaded date is approaching us, I’m sure your best friend’s perfect relationship (which you secretly envy, don’t lie to us) has confirmed it.
While today may make you feel like crap, please don’t degrade yourself when you see a hot guy… and then notice the not-so-hot girl beside him that just happens to be his girlfriend. You will probably think to yourself, “There’s no hope for me! Why don’t I have a boyfriend?” However, don’t be discouraged, my single friend. You are not looked down upon by the college society (maybe your grandma, but not us!)
This Valentine’s Day, I challenge you to accept your singularity status. While watching couples frolic down the street may make you barf in your mouth a little, this day, too, shall pass. Take pride in the fact that you are single… this means that you are too good for any guy that has come your way recently.
If feeling adventurous, maybe you should send your crush, or any hot guy for that matter, a homemade card expressing your feelings. Who knows, you might strike up a relationship just in time for the next holiday (which would be St. Patrick’s Day, so you could…drink beer?)
But, if your hopes aren’t high after reading this, just remember what my icon and mentor, Carrie Bradshaw, once said, “Being single used to mean that nobody wanted you. Now it means you’re pretty, sexy, and you’re taking your time deciding how you want your life to be and who you want to spend it with.”
So, make reservations with your best girlfriends for that restaurant that all the lame couples go to, order a couple bottles of wine, and show everyone beside you what they are missing. After all, this is an ode for you single girls, and I can guarantee you won’t be single long!