3 Tips for Having an Epic Valentine's Day (In a Relationship or Not)
It’s February. Cue the romance.
Songs, movies, memes—Cupid’s got a marketing budget, and he’s using every last cent.
No wonder so many people dread the occasion. FOMO hits hard during Hallmark season, and with all the hype, it’s tough not to take it personally. But here’s the deal—it’s just a day. And a single day does not define the greatness (or lack) of your relationship status.
Whether you’re single, married, widowed, separated, divorced, fresh off a breakup, or your person is out of town—this day does not have to be a dud. It can be pretty damn great if you flip the script.
Here’s how:
1) Make It an Adventure.
Wave goodbye to Netflix and step out of the house. Do something weird, wildly out of character, or so ordinary it becomes unforgettable. The only rule? Somewhere new, nothing blue.
Maybe you’ve been eyeing that open mic, ready to unleash your inner poet. Or you finally decide to test the limits of your tolerance for other people’s sweat in a hot yoga class. The point is, you’re creating a new memory that stands out in the inevitable Valentine’s Day highlight reel in your brain.
Years from now, you’ll laugh about that time when you and your BFF sat on the floor at Barnes & Noble, iced coffees in hand, reading astrological forecasts for the guy who ghosted you (could be a true story). In a sea of generic pre-fixe dinners, that’s what sticks.
PS: If you’re coupled and stuck in a routine, this applies to you too.
2) Spend It with Someone Who Needs You.
We get so wrapped up in our date-night dilemmas (or lack thereof) that we forget that some people aren’t handling this day well.
That divorced friend with kids you assume is too busy to care? Your widowed neighbor? Your cousin whose workaholic partner barely looks up from their laptop? Someone in your world is quietly dreading today.
So shake things up. Grab takeout, dodge the restaurant madness, hit up a movie, or book foot massages. It’s not charity—it’s a mutual gift. They’ll appreciate it, and you might have more fun than they do.
3) It’s Just a Chapter in Your Story.
This Valentine’s Day—February 14, 2025—is just one page in the book of your life.
You might be thriving, surviving, or stuck in limbo this year. Next year, you could be on a beach with your soulmate. Life moves. Sometimes your bank account is stacked, sometimes it’s not. There are seasons for being a social butterfly and seasons for solitude. City life might call you today, off-the-grid living might call you tomorrow.
Your relationship status? Just another chapter. Not a burden. Not a failure. Just part of the ride. And right now, wherever you are—that’s precisely where you’re supposed to be.
So this Valentine’s Day? It can be great. It can suck. It can be a romcom, a comedy, a horror, or a drama.
But at the end of the day?
It’s just a day.