Valentine’s day’s a real bitch. Whether you’re coupled or single, the holiday is an annual emotional landmine that can send you to the dog house or into a shame spiral so deep that even a pint of Ben & Jerry’s Salted Caramel Core ice cream can’t pull you from it. Fortunately for you, we’ve come up with a few foolproof ways to pull off a flawless day of love—no matter what your Facebook relationship status.
Those in couples will learn a few atypical date spots, some Do’s and Don’ts for double dating and the proper way to get rid of your hair…down there. Singles will find ways to meet people, group activities for you and your friends and even a spinster’s guide to embracing the holiday alone.
Here’s our point: However you celebrate, do it with gusto. Because, while you may not be receiving (or even sending) a singing telegram, you should make sure the day feels special somehow. And, when all else fails, you can always give Ben & Jerry a shot.
By Graelyn Brashear, Elizabeth Derby, Shea Gibbs, Laura Ingles, Tami Keaveny, Lisa Provence, Susan Sorensen, Courteney Stuart and Caite White