Anti-Valentine's Day Gifts

For some of us, Valentine's Day can be a frustrating holiday. Some believe that isn't really celebrating anything meaningful and just another way for the card and candy companies to make more money, while others hate the extra lonliness that kicks in around February 14th. As a day set aside for lovers, it can be very lonely and sad for those of us who are single, but it can also be annoying for couples who are put under a lot of pressure to have the most romantic day of the year. Whatever your reason for hating the holiday, there are plenty of ways to ease your pain this Valentine's Day. 

For Singles

If you're single Valentine's Day can be one of the worst days of the year. Everyone else seems to be in a couple except for you and feeling of being all alone really sinks in. If you're not in love, it can be hard to stomach those who are and you'd really rather not be involved with anything to do with Valentine's Day. Everyone's running around trying to pick out the perfect card,  the best flowers  and all you want to do is strangle every stuffed cupid or teddy bear  you see. Well, don't let all the red and pink get to you. Skip all the chocolates  and flowers,  and celebrate being single this holiday with some fun anti Valentine's Day gift ideas. 

Helpful Suggestions:

• Avoid romantic places where you'll run into couples. Seeing couples being all lovey-dovey can be either sickening or make you wish for a significant other.
• You could always buy yourself a Valentine's Day gift, or celebrate it with a single friend. Go out to a movie and dinner together to avoid feeling alone.
• Staying in is always a good option. You can avoid any romantic feelings with a horror  or action  flick.
• Go to a card store and watch people freak out over finding the perfect gift and be glad you aren't them. 

 Gift Ideas for every type of V-Day Hater:

Anti-Valentine's Day Gifts 

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For Couples

Even if you're in a relationship, Valentine's Day can still be the most dreaded day of the year. Rather than spending a lot of time and money, take all the pressure off from having the most romantic day of the year. Don't worry about finding the perfect gift that expresses all your love or trying to get into an overcrowded restaurant. Just relax and have fun with it this Valentine's Day. You could try to get out of town or try staying in for a movie night just to get away from it all. Don't let all the hype around Valentine's Day ruin your day when there are plenty of ways to escape from it.

Helpful Tips

• Avoid any romantic places that other couples will go such as restaurants or parks.
• Try staying in for a movie night. Watching a horror flick will definitely take your mind of V-Day
• If you choose to get a gift, have fun with it. Don't go for the romantic over-the-top. Try something silly instead.
• Take a weekend trip or 3 day getaway. Its hard not to celebrate Valentine's Day when all your co-workers and friends are psyched up for it.

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