January has ended, and before you know it, it’ll be the gushiest day of the year, Valentine’s Day. I feel like many people see the standards that are set to have a great Valentine’s Day, which basically means if you don’t have a significant other on Valentine’s Day, then it’s just going to be the most depressing day of the year. But that isn’t always true. There are many ways you can have fun on Valentine’s Day, no matter if your love life is great or not. 

First of all, you may have what seems like the absolute worst situation on the holiday: no date. One option is to just have fun with your friends. In my opinion, a Valentine’s Day spent with friends makes it a successful one. There’s no pressure and no expectations. You can just have fun and be yourself. You can also get Valentine’s Day gifts for each other, just like you would do with a significant other, but platonic. Also, you could have a Valentine’s Day movie marathon where everyone brings cute Valentine’s Day-themed snacks and you all watch romance movies. Lastly, you can also have a Valentine’s Day party. Everyone brings food, drink, or dessert, and you can dance to music, play games, and watch movies. 

If socializing isn’t your thing and you’d enjoy having a self-love Valentine’s Day, there are lots of options for you. You can find Valentine’s Day baking recipes to make sweet treats for you to enjoy. Here are some recipes for Valentine’s Day treats that I think are extra sweet: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/36-valentines-day-recipes/. Also, you can participate in self-care by getting your nails done or buying a nail kit, getting skincare products such as face masks, or taking a long hot bath with all kinds of salts and soaps. Lastly, you can get all of your favorite snacks and treats and have your own movie marathon, with either romance movies or just your personal favorites. Valentine’s Day can be a blast, even if it’s just for you.

As you can see, you don’t need a date to celebrate Valentine’s Day. You can spend it with friends or just focus on loving yourself with self-care activities. As long as you find a way to make it fun, there’s no situation that could make Valentine’s Day a bad one. I wish you the most exciting Valentine’s Day yet!