Here we go again, February 14 marks Valentine’s Day also known as the day of romance for many. However for us singletons, it’s known as the day where we are reminded that once again we are alone, unloved and seemingly destined to a life of solitude – except for the company of our hundreds of cats.
A Three-Course Meal For Two Becomes A Six-Course Meal For One
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Do you know that supermarket meals-for-two that include starters, a main, dessert, and a cheeky bottle of wine? Well, being single means that the serving suggestions are totally irrelevant and you don’t have to share your food with anyone! Plus you’re no longer stuck in the dilemma of what to choose for your meal – at least this way you can order the chicken bhuna, the steak and the ale pie. So singleton, you down that Rosé straight from the bottle, and eat that second slice of cheesecake without any guilt – spoil yourself!
You’ll Be Quids In
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For some reason, Valentine’s Day has become the commercial holiday where people value love based on how much money is spent on their partner, and love isn’t cheap these days… nor are we rich. So be thankful that you don’t have to worry about taking out a loan to buy the latest designer watch as a token of your love for someone. Chances are your partner already has one exactly like it because – you guessed it – you purchased it for them f0r Christmas a few months ago. Instead you’re free to save up for that eye-shadow palette you’ve been itching to purchase.
You Won’t Receive Cliché Valentine’s Gifts
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Although you won’t have to get someone else a gift, it also means you won’t receive one in return… and who doesn’t love receiving presents? But Valentine’s gifts are so overrated these days, and luckily you won’t be gifted with any roses or chocolates – eurgh! Besides, you are way too low maintenance for the level of commitment needed to take care of flowers. Come to think of it, do you even own a vase?
No Need To Shave! I REPEAT, NO NEED TO SHAVE!
Because you’re single and have no one to err… get ready for, you can bask in the glory of not having to go through the tortuous process of getting primed and pristine. That’s right, there’s no need to wax, shave, pluck, tan or get a half-priced heart-shaped Brazilian in all salons at the moment. Plus, it’s freezing in February and so you’ll need all the extra thermal layers – defuzzing just isn’t an option at the moment.
Singletons also don’t have to worry about wearing a matching Ann Summers lingerie set, which was labelled as ‘comfortably sexy’ in stores, but can cause serious injuries (that bit goes where?!). In short, you don’t have to make yourself the least bit presentable for anyone, and it’s justified staying in your pyjamas all day.