To quote Bart Simpson, "I hate this stupid holiday! The only thing you can do is screw it up."
Amen.
Whether you're single, in a relationship or are so confused by modern dating that you don't even know anymore, here are some Valentine's Day DOs and DON'Ts to help you get through Feb. 14 like a champ.
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Let's face it, Valentine's Day is something everyone dreads sometimes.
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If you're single, there's all this unnecessary pressure to have a date.
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That you actually know.
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A HUMAN date.
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Even if you're happily single, being alone on Feb. 14 is supposed to be a let down.
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It's not like it was back in elementary school, when V-Day was a no-brainer.
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If you give an adult a Valentine, you might get rejected.
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So, DON'T resort to using boring, old clichés.
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Or groan-worthy puns.
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Or... Whatever you call this.
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DO say something honest, funny and heartfelt.
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If you're single, DON'T subject yourself to PDA-filled date night spots.
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DO take advantage of the fact that it's socially acceptable to gorge yourself on chocolates.
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DON'T compare your plans to the people around you.
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DO be creative in how you celebrate Valentine's Day.
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And DON'T forget that it's not the only holiday on Feb. 14.
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DO surprise your Valentine with something special.
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But DON'T expect a grand romantic gesture.
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DO order a heart-shaped pizza.
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But DON'T got to far with the heart-shaped stuff.
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DO tell someone you love them.
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DON'T think about how creepy Cupid is.
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DO make roses made out of bacon.
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Or a kinky whip out of Twizzlers.
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But DON'T give a gag gift when they're expecting something nice.
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DO pay attention to what your partner wants.
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DON'T cheap out on what you eat.
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DO work on your pick-up lines.
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DON'T Give anyone crabs, ironically or otherwise.
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Or "affordable trash services."
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DO get dressed up.
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And most of all, DON'T take it too seriously.