To the girl who will not get to be with her significant other on Valentine's Day,

Long distance relationships can be difficult, especially when certain holidays, such as Valentine's Day, creep up on you. Upsetting emotions on Valentine's Day about not being with your significant other could be flowing out of your heart. The only thing you wish for is just to have that one person by your side, but knowing they cannot be can bring about negative emotions. I am here to remind you that it will be okay.

Sadness is not an uncommon feeling, but sadness is not what you should be feeling. You should be feeling happy and loved because you have someone to be upset over, no matter where they might be. Valentine's day is a hyped-up holiday that makes people crazy over being with the one they love and getting the best gift to show off how much love they have for each other. Sometimes, this is not physically possible for couples, so remember you are not alone. People think that if you are not with your significant other on this one day then it does not mean as much and there is no point to celebrate Valentine’s Day. This is false and those people are wrong. There are many ways to celebrate.

Video chatting is great to do when you want to have a date in the comfort of your own room. It makes you and your lover feel together even if you are not in the same place. And if you are a person who wants to make Valentine's day special with a gift, sending a small gift, like candy, with a cute note never fails to brighten up anyone’s day. If your lover is busy, hang out with friends and enjoy just a regular day. Staying home and eating pizza by yourself may seem like a good solution at the time, but trust me, you will regret it when you find out you could have been spending quality time with other people who love you like your friends.

If Valentine’s Day is just not your thing, then at least remember this: every time you get to see your significant other in person, you should be celebrating Valentine's Day. Not the cliché type of Valentine’s Day but the part with the love, support, and respect for the other person. This is possible because every time you get to see, touch, talk with, or laugh with your significant other is a gift of love that nothing and nobody else can replace. Love should be shown throughout the days, weeks, months, and years of being in a relationship with the person you cannot imagine your life without.

So, maybe you cannot be with your love on that one "special" day, but that does not change the fact of how much love you have for each other or how much the relationship means to each of you. Making up for lost days throughout the relationship is a much more fulfilling feeling. If you feel lonely on Valentine’s Day remember, you are not alone.