Valentine’s Day means something different for those without a significant other. The holiday is known to some as “Single’s Awareness Day” and the acknowledgment of the sadness surrounding this day is inevitable. Personally, I have found that there is only one way to live this day to the fullest: chocolate covered anything featuring a side of “who needs a man when you can have Netflix.”
To help ease the pain, I’m providing you my gay man’s guide to surviving the ever-so-unpopular Valentine’s Day because just like you, I know what it is like to be turned down by a guy or two, or even three. I hope to make this day feel like a walk in a park (but not Central Park because that’s romantic, and enough with romance already).
Below are nine ways to spend your Single’s Awareness Day so that hopefully by the end of the night, you’ll be crying tears of joy to the soundtrack of “Fifty Shades of Grey” and updating your Snapchat story with quotes from this blog post.
1. Dress comfortably
Get your sweatpants and favorite T-shirt out, you’re going to need it. You are not dressing to impress today!
2. Fill your Netflix queue
Spend your night watching some of the classics. “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “Sixteen Candles” and “Pretty Woman” are all good options. If those don’t suffice, anything with J. Lo works.
3. Play music
You need at least one album to play through your day. My favorite at the moment is “Take Me When You Go” by Betty Who. Her music has a very ’80s feel to it, so dance and remember that “Nobody puts Baby in the corner!”
4. Avoid Tinder
Just don’t do it. You know today is not the day to feel desperation, you can do better.
5. Stock up on snacks
Go to the grocery store. All you need ice cream and chocolate. And alcohol. And more chocolate.
6. Read a book
Since you’re going to need something to get yourself through the day, I suggest reading a book unrelated to school. Try “Yes Please” by Amy Poehler. If you sign up for a free account with Audible you can listen to this book for free, which is perfect if you didn’t have enough energy leftover from crying to read anyway.
7. Go see “Fifty Shades of Grey”
Enough said. The Savoy 16 theater offers discounts on student tickets.
8. Embrace reality
Now that you’re in love with Christian Grey and you realize it’s never going to happen, feel free to stuff your face with the ice cream, chocolate and alcohol you already bought.
9. Remain positive
Try to be happy and stay patient. The right guy will come along. Being single on Valentine’s Day doesn’t define you. Just focus on yourself and get through the day the best you can.
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