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The Stages Of Valentine's Day As Told By Single Ladies

Not everyone gets a real-life fairytale on Valentine's Day

Olivia Lewis

Feb 13, 2017

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The Stages Of Valentine's Day As Told By Single Ladies

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Valentine’s Day is definitely one of the most dreaded days of the year for singles. Of course, many people in relationships also dread Valentine’s Day, but that’s another story. For those who are flying solo, the barrage of literature, greeting cards, flowers and even food offers a a 24 hour reminder that you don’t have a significant romantic relationship.

Let's get real: Valentine's Day is WAY more than nomming on chocolates and asking yourself how you got so lucky to be in love. Want the real story? Ask a single girl. These are the true stages of Valentine's Day, as told by single ladies (the ones who really get what's going on here).

1. There's never a better time to be single in the history of ever

You don't even realize you're being lulled into a false sense of security!

2. Suddenly you start seeing pink and red hearts in CVS

The Internet is blowing up about #ValentinesDay....Are we really going to do this now?

3. You're really good at hiding your thoughts on the matter.

JK, you couldn't keep quiet if your life depended on it.

4. Your confidence pumps into overdrive

Who needs love anyway? You've got your friends, Nutella and most importantly, Netflix.

5. …But then you realize everyone is making plans for the big day.

Best of all? They won't stop talking about it.

6. When they do finally take a breath, they ask you how you're feeling.

And you're like, I'm sorry, I didn't realize I was coming down with a serious case of Single-itis. Thanks for checking on me every five minutes, guys! Super helpful!

7. You start to question everything

Will you be single forever? Is it a bad sign that you love looking at cat pictures? WHAT DOES IT MEAN?!

8. Why does this holiday even exist?!

Seriously! You get to express your love everyday. Does 1 day out of the other 364 dedicated to nothing but love make sense?

9. You decide it's time to take action

It's Friday night, and time is running out — the hunt for your Valentine is on!!

10. There are like 50 bajillion PDA couples in your way all night

Don't they know this bar is for singles only?! Makes me sick!

11. FINALLY, you spot some gorgeous man across the room

Now THAT'S the V-Day candy you were looking for!

12. …But then they speak.

Oh, right — that's why you wanted to be single in the first place, duh.

13. The big day arrives. Valentine's Day is here!

Singles Awareness Day has never been so real.

14. But wait — it's not too late to celebrate Galentine's Day!

Okay so that was supposed to be yesterday, but you were busy hunting valentines, obviously.

15. What's so wrong with friends, Nutella and Netflix anyway?

TBH that sounds WAY better than romance, candlelight and uncomfortably tight date dresses.

16. You and your single besties proceed to watch chick flick after chick flick

Why didn't you think of this before?!

17. You're also defying all stereotypes by not eating Ben & Jerry's

You're definitely in the clear…LOL JK you've eaten a whole pint #sorrynotsorry.

18. You remember that tomorrow is just another day

! day when you can look at cat pictures again without feeling an impending sense of doom. And they're so freaking cute! Plus: CANDY IS MORE THAN HALF OFF!!! GRAB 'EM WHILE YOU CAN-DY!!

19. And then the realization hits: It'll be another year before happy couples can show off again.

Tomorrow, your single lady reign begins again!

20. So embrace the single life ladies!!

Happy Singles Awareness Day!!

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The Stages Of Valentine's Day As Told By Single Ladies

Not everyone gets a real-life fairytale on Valentine's Day

1. There's never a better time to be single in the history of ever

2. Suddenly you start seeing pink and red hearts in CVS

3. You're really good at hiding your thoughts on the matter.

4. Your confidence pumps into overdrive

5. …But then you realize everyone is making plans for the big day.

6. When they do finally take a breath, they ask you how you're feeling.

7. You start to question everything

8. Why does this holiday even exist?!

9. You decide it's time to take action

10. There are like 50 bajillion PDA couples in your way all night

11. FINALLY, you spot some gorgeous man across the room

12. …But then they speak.

13. The big day arrives. Valentine's Day is here!

14. But wait — it's not too late to celebrate Galentine's Day!

15. What's so wrong with friends, Nutella and Netflix anyway?

16. You and your single besties proceed to watch chick flick after chick flick

17. You're also defying all stereotypes by not eating Ben & Jerry's

18. You remember that tomorrow is just another day

19. And then the realization hits: It'll be another year before happy couples can show off again.

20. So embrace the single life ladies!!

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I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

1. Watch an R-rated Scary Movie in a Movie Theater

2. Buy a Lottery Ticket

3. Vote in an Election

4. Participate in a Run (or a Walk, Realistically) for Charity

5. Go on a Road Trip

6. Start a Savings Account

7. Get a Credit Card

8. Sign up for Spotify Premium

9. Go to a Club

10. Start a Meditation Routine

11. Go to a Yoga Class

12. Treat Myself to a Dinner for One

13. Volunteer for a Charity

14. Participate in a Research Study

15. Bake Something (That Ends Up Being Edible)

16. Go Skydiving

17. Be Called for Jury Duty

18. Figure Out What I Want to Do With my Life

The holiday classics that shaped my life

1."But what would happen if we all tried to be like Santa and learned to give as only he can give: of ourselves, our talents, our love and our hearts? Maybe we could all learn Santa's beautiful lesson and maybe there would finally be peace on Earth and good will toward men."

"Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see."

"If you won't use your heart, who cares if it gets broken? If you just keep it to yourself, maybe it'll be like my rollerblades. When you do decide to try it, it won't be any good. You should take a chance. Got nothing to lose."

"Remember, no man is a failure who has friends."

"Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it."

"If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find a that love actually is all around."

"Sometimes things look good on paper, but lose their luster when you see how it affects real folks. I guess a healthy bottom line doesn't mean much if to get it, you have to hurt the ones you depend on."

"'Maybe Christmas,' he thought, 'doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.'"

"Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to."

"There's room for everyone on the nice list."

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

1. Why are towels considered dirty when you get out of the shower clean?

2. Who closes the bus door once the bus driver gets off?

3. Why is there a "d" in "fridge" but not in "refrigerator"?

4. If you drop soap on the floor is the floor clean or the soap dirty?

5. Is the "S" or the "C" silent in the word "scent"?

6. Does expecting the unexpected make the unexpected the expected?

7. Would Lightning McQueen buy car insurance or life insurance?

8. Who put the alphabet in alphabetical order?

9. What color are mirrors?

10. If 2 mind readers read each other's minds whose mind are they really reading?

11. Is there a synonym for "synonym"?

12. If your shirt isn't tucked into your pants, are your pants tucked into your shirt?

13. Why is it called "quick sand" if you sink slowly in it?

14. If I try to fail, but succeed, which one did I do?

15. If Cinderella's shoe fit perfectly, why did it fall off?

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