Valentine's Day, like New Year's Eve, is one of those holidays where everyone has high expectations of an extraordinary evening that turns out to be subpar at best. It doesn't matter whether you're in a relationship, single AF, or in that awkward phase of not dating, but not hooking up with anyone else, we all have expectations of what Valentine's Day should be like. I personally think that Valentine's Day is just like any other date night, except you're desperately fighting for reservation at Outback Steakhouse with a million other couples.

After being dumped (yes, that seriously happened) and let down year after year on the holiday that is supposed to make people feel special, I've decided to let go of any expectations I have, so I'm not disappointed again. Maybe this is your year that you beat all the odds and you finally get the Tiffany's tennis bracelet, but let's get real, it's probably not.

Expectation:

Bae bought you a beautiful bouquet of flowers delivered to your door.

Reality:

Bae didn't even give you a "Happy Valentine's Day" text.

Expectation:

Bae whispers sweet nothings into your ear before he leaves for class.

Reality:

Bae runs out the door without saying "goodbye" because he's late for class.

Expectation:

Bae writes you the most heartfelt love letter filled with compliments and affection.

Reality:

Bae sexts you in the middle of the day.

Expectation:

Bae takes you to the fanciest restaurant in town followed by a romantic evening planned.

Reality:

Bae makes sure you know that romance has a price.

Expectation:

Bae finally starts talking about the future with you.

Reality:

Bae can't even figure out what his plans for the weekend are.

Expectation:

Bae posts the sweetest Instagram post of the two of you.

Reality:

Bae posts a picture of his dinner to Instagram.

Expectation:

Sexy lingerie time for bae!

Reality:

You're awkward AF and bae is asleep.