Seven Things Not To Do on Valentine’s Day

By Lyndsay Rush, DivineCaroline

Ahhh, Feburary 14. The day of love. The day that Cupid works for all year. The day Hallmark cashes in on our emotions.

For some people, February 14 is just another day. And this year, just another Sunday. Whether you’re indifferent, upset, or excited, there are some things you just shouldn’t do on this lovers’ holiday:

1. Go on a first date.
I would like to shake my fist at whoever suggests this as a way to spend Valentine’s Day. First dates are hard enough as it is without the added pressure of taking place on a holiday like this. Chances are you’ll either spend the evening with false expectations, hoping he’s “The One,” or you’ll spend the night miserable and wishing you were home in your pajamas. Valentine’s Day is NOT the day to take a dating risk. Reschedule for the next day and question his sanity if going out on Valentine’s Day was his idea.

2. Complain.
There is nothing worse than hearing someone spend all day complaining about their lack of prospects, heartache, or ticking biological clock. Save yourself some dignity, throw out a few snarky jokes about being single if you must, and then save it for your journal. Negativity begets negativity and you will feel the effects of being a downer all day. And so will everyone around you.

3. Call your ex.
ABORT! I repeat, ABORT! If you are considering this as you look tearfully out your bedroom window with The Holiday soundtrack playing in the background, ABORT! On a day like this it’s natural to have your thoughts drift to the last person you were with, but you broke up for a reason and even Cupid can’t create a day big enough to change that. Avoid the Valentine’s Day emotional hangover and don’t attempt a reconnect.

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Rudolf A.

1:44PM PST on Mar 7, 2012

Sorry, single and cynical.

Bryan L.

10:04AM PST on Mar 6, 2012

Luckily this holiday is not so important where I live, but TV is promoting more and more this thing.

Eternal G.

8:39PM PST on Mar 4, 2012

Ta.

Sweetboy S.

2:00PM PST on Feb 20, 2012

Every Day is Valentine Day for Girl and Boy if They Love each other from Heart
every day rose and every day of love doesnot need any one day to express your feelings and Love.
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LMj S.

11:28PM PST on Feb 17, 2012

thank you for sharing.

Kathy P.

7:59AM PST on Feb 16, 2012

most of these are "duh" tips

Pandute A.

11:14AM PST on Feb 15, 2012

Half of these things are NOT to do things any day and even more on a special occation.

Mary Beth M.

8:04AM PST on Feb 15, 2012

Too much focusing on one's self leads to depression and poor self esteem and a viscous cycle of "poor me". Doing something good for someone else has an amazing impact, not only for the recipient, but for the person doing it. It can be one more item added to the 'count your blessings' list.

Naomi A.

9:27PM PST on Feb 14, 2012

Great advice for singles.