How To Survive Valentine's Day Single

Step 1: Don't leave your house
There's decorations, couples, love in the air. Don't go out there, it will suck you in, like a cult.

Step 2: Don't give your friends valentines
You're not 12, nor in love. It makes you seem sad so just don't do it.

Step 3: Don't watch romantic comedies
Stick to a nice action movie, like fast and the furious or hunger games (yes there's love but mainly the premise to stay alive)

Step 4: If you must watch a sappy movie, cry to it
No judgement, it's just you, your teddy and maybe a few cats watching the movie with you. Throw some chocolates when the man lies. It's very therapeutic.

Step 5: Don't buy candy
Unless you want to eat it all in a day and then carry that self-loathing for weeks. Don't do it. You don't need chocolate or a man to make you happy.

Step 6: Don't call your ex
A. You shouldn't still have his number
B. You broke up for a reason
C. He will know how desperate you are

Step 7: Don't linger in the past
If you're hoarding pictures from your past relationship, pick two of you favorites and burn the rest. Or shred, rip, destroy them however you like. The two you keep find a box stick them in it and put it under your bed or closet where you won't find it for years.

Step 8: Don't do a group hang out on valentines
Bystanders will pity you and attendees will hit on you. It's kind of a lose-lose situation

Step 9: Only cry to fellow single ladies
Your best friend may be the person you tell everything to, but she's in a relationship. She won't get what you're going through even though she might have at some point. Couples get giddy with love and it's nauseating, they just pour out love. Don't succumb to the trap.

Step 10: Just don't get out of bed
Sleep in late, catch up on some TV, be lazy. Don't think that you should try and get so much done because you have a whole day. You won't and then you will feel like a failure. Take in some deep breaths and if you really can't relax try yoga.

Note: This 'How To' is not proven to produce any results of happiness on valentine's day. It is merely a guide for you to not dive into the realm of love on this tragic holiday. Stay single, stay proud.
Note of the note: This is a work of fiction, don't take it too seriously.