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A Single Person's Guide To Owning Valentine's Day

Here's A Gif Guide To Owning Valentine's Day As A Single Person
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Entertainment Fellow, The Huffington Post

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Valentine's Day is nearly upon us, and it can be a rough day for singletons. It hardly seems like everyone's in a relationship until Feb. 14, and then, suddenly, they are. If you're flying solo for Valentine's Day this year, don't spend it curled up on the couch watching TV; use your favorite shows as inspiration to live it up.

Before Feb. 14 becomes "Singles' Awareness Day," turn it into a single awesome day.

You had it all planned out in order to snag a significant other by Valentine's Day this year.
You had so many expectations for a romantic, wonderful day.
But somehow, Feb. 14 snuck up out of nowhere ...
And suddenly you're dateless on that special night.
It's so easy to spend the day depressed, thinking that it's you ...

And hating the happy couples that seem to be everywhere.

But that's such a waste of time. Life is for living, and you're better than all that moping. Why not take yourself on a date?

Seriously, do it up right.

Eat what makes you happy.

You really don't need a significant other to indulge in a bon-bon or several.

Spend time with friends ...

Or even party with your family.
Or just roll around in all the money you're not spending on flowers and forgettable cards.
No moping allowed! You're better than that.
Now go make this Valentine's Day an amazing one!

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Before You Go

17 Things We Love About Valentine's Day That Have Nothing To Do With Love
Going out(01 of11)
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Valentine's Day gives singles and couples an opportunity to indulge, guilt-free. We're celebrating ourselves, right? Put on your favorite outfit, wear just a touch too much jewelry, and order two desserts. (credit:Getty Images)
Nostalgia(02 of11)
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Any holiday that reminds us how much delight Lisa Frank brought into our lives is one we can get behind. (credit:honeygem.blogspot.com/)
"House Of Cards"(03 of11)
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While Robin Wright and Kate Mara's characters on the dark beltway drama is of ambiguous moral character, they're definitely badasses. Netflix will release all 12 episodes of the show's second season on February 14th. Our relationship with the subscription video streaming site is most loving and committed we've ever had, so it only makes sense to spend the night in bed with. Plus, it only takes a few seconds to reload. (credit:AP)
Cheesy pop jams(04 of11)
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Love songs don't have to make singleton's depressed. We dare you to turn on some Mariah Carey Pandora and maintain a bad mood. (credit:Columbia Records)
Festive candy(05 of11)
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Sure, we can get Hershey kisses and Reese's peanut butter cups all year. But there's something about eating festive, red-goo-filled treats that absolves them from any unhealthy connotations.
February 15(06 of11)
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Speaking of candy, don't even get us started on the discounted bounty on-sale the day after Valentine's day. It's like boxing day for sugar addicts. You can try to avoid it, but don't be surprised to stop into CVS for some deodorant and come out with six bags of pink M&Ms. (credit:MyLitter.com)
Kids(07 of11)
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If you're a parent, Valentine's Day takes a decidedly un-romantic turn for perforated bulk Valentines and sugar-stoned kids. Buying enough Valentines for the whole class, spelling everyone's name right, attending V-day school dances and stashing away the excess goods with the hidden Halloween and Christmas candy -- it's a lot of work, but so much fun. (credit:Andrew Rich via Getty Images)
Springing for "nice" bottle of wine(08 of11)
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$14.99? Well, don't mind if I do. Wine can be red and pink, after all.
Sales(09 of11)
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Cheap candy aside, you can often find sales i retail and beauty on Valentine's Day. Amazon, Macy's and Belk offer steep discounts for the holiday. Who needs over-priced tapas and forced affection when you can get a Kindle on sale? (credit:Floresco Productions via Getty Images)
Dressing 20 years younger(10 of11)
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In the depths of Winter, it's easy to fall into a monochromatic routine. But V-Day gives us the nudge (OK, the excuse) to wear red and pink to wear an ensemble typically reserved for a Kindergartener. All the better if you have Valentine's-themed accessories. (credit:Alyson Aliano via Getty Images)
... or better yet, to stay in. (11 of11)
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If you haven't made a reservation at least a week in advance, odds are you'll be waiting outside in the cold for an under-whelming prix fixe. The crowds and cold gives you an excuse to stay in with take out with your friends, family, or just a good book and some take out. Maybe just don't watch other people celebrate.
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