It's really sweet to receive or give nice treats like chocolates, ice cream or even flowers, but being single on Valentine's Day, means you won't need to shell out half your salary to buy gifts that may not be appreciated.

Of course, you are free to spend your money as you please. However, wouldn't it be better if you spent that money on something more rewarding for yourself? 

Below are some of the reasons why being single on the so-called Lovers' Day is absolutely okay:

  • You won't have to say thanks for a silly gift: Everyone has received terrible presents at some point in our lives. Maybe it was an ugly tie with a Cupid on it, or bright red tights with hearts running up and down them. When you're single on Valentine's Day, you don't have to worry about pretending to like the awkward gift your significant other has just given you. 

  • No annoying demands: If you are single, it means you don't have to worry about how you will spend the evening of February 14th. No need to check in with your significant other because your entire evening is up to you! You can hang out with friends, work out at the gym, or take yourself on a romantic date for one! Anything is possible.

  • You can give yourself a treat: You could use Valentine's Day as a great excuse to treat yourself. Take yourself to a spa for a soothing massage, or head to the mall for a mini-shopping spree. Bet your coupled up friends would much rather be doing that than going out for the typical Valentine's Day dinner date.

  • You can bond with your friends: Friends are vital to living a happy, healthy life. That's why it's important to create meaningful friendships and enrich the existing ones in your life. And what better time to do this than on Valentine's Day when you and your pals may (or may not) need each other more than ever.

  • No potential fights: If February 14th doesn't go well when you're in a relationship, it's not going to go well the next day. Singles, however, won't have to worry about this problem! If Valentine's Day doesn't go so well for them, February 15th is a whole new day and they're on to the next best thing (not worrying about yesterday's problems). 

  • You can meet someone new: This is one of the busiest times of the year for online dating sites because Valentine's Day often reminds singles there is nothing better than being with someone you truly care about. So, take pride in your single status and use that excitement to help you meet someone new on a dating site.