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Romantic Things to Do on Valentine’s Day… When You’re Single and Unbothered

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Valentine’s Day is coming up, and we all know that feeling. The flowers, the chocolates, the romantic dinners… and the fact that you’re single and possibly sitting at home in your favorite sweatpants, living your best life. But fear not, fellow singletons! You can still make the day feel special—even if it’s just you, your couch, and a pint of ice cream. Here are three romantic things you can do on Valentine’s Day without needing a date.

1. Treat Yourself to a Date (With Yourself)

Who says you need another person to feel special? Plan a romantic evening for one. Light some candles (you know, the kind that scream “I have my life together”), put on your fanciest sweatpants, and cook up a delicious dinner that only you will appreciate. Maybe even pop open a bottle of wine, or, let’s be real, crack open that 12-pack of your favorite soda. Take yourself out on the most romantic date you can imagine. You deserve it, and if you’re anything like me, you’re the only person who can really understand your true charm.

Pro Tip: Leave a little note to yourself: “You’re amazing. No one is more deserving of a whole pizza than you. XOXO, Me.”

2. Get Cozy with Netflix and Cry Over a Rom-Com

Sure, you’re not getting any flowers this year, but who needs that when you have Netflix and emotional vulnerability? Make yourself a cozy fort of blankets and pillows, and then let the tears flow as you watch The Notebook for the 17th time in a row. Sure, it’s a bit tragic, but nothing says “romantic” like pretending you have your life together while watching fictional characters fall in love.

Pro Tip: Keep some tissues handy, but remember that wiping away your tears with chocolate wrappers is a perfect (and budget-friendly) solution.

3. Write a Love Letter… to Your Favorite Snack

Who needs a Valentine when you’ve got perfectly seasoned French fries, right? Write a passionate love letter to your favorite snack, expressing all the feelings you never got to share with a human. Go ahead, pour your heart out to the bag of chips or the pint of ice cream you’ll be devouring later.

Here’s an example:
“Dear Ice Cream,
You are the peanut butter to my jelly, the sweet to my salty. When I spoon you out of your tub, I feel a connection deeper than anything I’ve ever felt before. You’re the best part of my day. Forever yours,
Me.”

Pro Tip: Read the letter aloud in your best dramatic voice for full effect. Bonus points for adding a tear or two.

Remember, Valentine’s Day is about love, and sometimes the best kind of love is the love you give to yourself (and your snacks). Enjoy the day, whether you’re single or just in a committed relationship with your couch.

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3 Horror Movies You Can Watch on Valentine’s Day (Because Love is Scary)

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Valentine’s Day is supposed to be all about love, flowers, and heart-shaped everything. But let’s face it: the idea of watching a rom-com where everything works out perfectly can be terrifying—especially if you’re single or your idea of romance involves binge-watching horror movies. Fear not! This year, you can embrace the true spirit of Valentine’s Day by watching some horror movies that will remind you that love is actually scary. Grab your popcorn (or maybe a bottle of wine, because you’re gonna need it), and let’s dive into these lovely horror flicks:

“My Bloody Valentine” (1981 or 2009)

Okay, let’s be real: nothing says romance like a masked killer in a mining town and a bloody Valentine’s Day massacre. But hey, at least it’s not you being murdered… yet. Whether you watch the original 1981 version (which is delightfully cheesy) or the 2009 remake (which has a bit more modern gore), you’ll get to experience the thrill of someone really taking the whole “killing your ex” idea a little too far. If you’re single, it’s nice to know someone out there has way worse relationship problems than you.

Pro Tip: Try not to scream too loudly. The neighbors might think you’re actually in trouble. Or they’ll just think you have a strange romantic interest in pickaxes.

“The Bride of Frankenstein” (1935)

Let’s take it back to the classics, shall we? “The Bride of Frankenstein” is everything a Valentine’s horror movie should be: mad science, stitched-up lovers, and a strong female lead with questionable relationship choices. Watching Frankenstein’s monster try and fail at romance is a nice reminder that relationships can be a bit of a monster. But it’s okay—sometimes love just needs a little stitching up.

Pro Tip: If you’re feeling particularly romantic, you can dress up like a mad scientist and start your own “romantic experiments.” Who knows? Maybe you’ll create the perfect Valentine. Or, you know, accidentally summon a horrifying monster. Either way, it’s a fun night.

“Teeth” (2007)

Nothing says “I love you” like the horrifying concept of vagina dentata. This psychological horror-comedy about a girl who discovers that her body has a terrifyingly deadly secret is perfect for anyone who wants a Valentine’s Day movie that’s both awkward and extremely unsettling. If you’re having trouble finding love, don’t worry—at least you won’t have to worry about that kind of surprise on your date.

Pro Tip: Watching this movie on Valentine’s Day will either make you want to run for the hills or vow to never go on a first date again. Either way, you’re in for a wild ride.

So, whether you’re curled up on the couch alone or snuggling with your non-horrifying partner, these movies will remind you that love isn’t always roses and chocolates—sometimes it’s body parts, strange creatures, and a lot of uncomfortable situations. So this Valentine’s Day, embrace the horror of it all… after all, what’s scarier than being alone on February 14th?

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My Top 3 Love Movies

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Maybe it’s because I spent so many Valentine’s Days alone (even when dating someone, somehow they’d be unavailable/away, or if we celebrated it never felt like a true celebration but more something that they dreaded), so perhaps my choice of love stories probably won’t be your conventional sort. Love for me has always been complicated, more times hurtful and tragic than happy, so maybe I find unconventional love stories a bit more relatable than your run of the mill rom-com. These are my top three movies that feature a love story in them, let me know what you think of my selections and what movies would you choose?

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Untamed Heart

This ’90s romantic drama stars Marisa Tomei as Caroline, a waitress in Minneapolis who when walking home one night gets accosted by a few thugs who want to rape her. Her uber shy co-worker Andy (played by a dreamy Christian Slater) saves her, and soon the two become a couple. The love between the two of them help them become better people, but soon their little blissful world is shattered when Caroline learns that Andy has had a defective heart since birth and will die unless he gets a transplant. This was the first movie that made me legit ugly sob, and I’m not one who is easily moved to tears by cinema. It’s a wonderful, unpretentious love story, but get ready to stock up on tissues, you’re going to need it.

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The Crow

I know, I know what you’re all thinking, BUT IT’S NOT A LOVE STORY! WE BARELY GET TO SEE THE COUPLE TOGETHER! Yes, I know, but at the heart of it, The Crow IS a love story. As a deceased rocker, Eric Draven (played by the iconic Brandon Lee aka every goth girl’s wet dream) returns from the dead a year later after a bunch of druggie-thugs rape and kill his fiancee Shelly Webster (Sofia Shinas) to avenge what was done to her and himself (they killed him first). So yes, much of the movie is about revenge, but there are many moments where we get to see Eric’s relationship with Shelly and how the two of them were planning to get married the following night (Halloween) but their plans got tragically nixed the night before (Devil’s Night). I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for Gothic love, and with lines like, “Buildings burn, people die, but real love is forever,” ending the movie to Jane Siberry’s It Can’t Rain All The Time, well, it’s just ALL THE FEELS.

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Romeo+Juliet

We all know the tale of Shakespeare’s famed “star-crossed lovers,” but no one had ever told it quite as boldly quite like Baz Luhrmann did in 1996. It was essentially Shakespeare for the MTV Generation, starring teen favorite Claire Danes (at the time from My So-Called Life fame) as Juliet, and budding rising star Leonardo DiCaprio as the brooding Romeo. The movie managed to keep Shakespeare’s language intact but was set in a modern-day Verona Beach (a carbon copy of Venice Beach). The plot is always the same, two teens from two feuding families meet at a party and fall madly in love. Due to their very young age and fearing their parents’ wrath, the two make some very rash decisions that will ultimately lead to their tragic demise. This movie is flashy, theatrical, with a swoon-worthy couple that we want to root for, all encased by the best music the ’90s could offer. I’m pretty sure even the Bard himself would find this movie entertaining.

Happy Valentine’s, peeps!

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My Bad Romance: My First Kiss

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It was a typical morning in my seventh-grade life. I’ve never been a fan of math, especially since that year I had begun Pre-Algebra. But the only thing that made that class bearable was the fact that the boy I had a huge crush on since sixth grade sat right in front of me in class. Since we were friends, I’d often find any excuse to talk to him. I’d ask him about movies. How the Chicago Bulls were doing that season (he was a huge fan and always wore a Chicago Bulls cap, strictly backward as per the ‘90s cap etiquette for cool kids).

Our history was somewhat complicated. As in the year before I had given him a Valentine’s Day card that I had made and written a poem that went along these lines:


Nobody knows of my feelings for you,
I keep them hidden, clear out of view.
But the tracks in the snow may give a clue,
But nobody knows of my love for you.


Now my grand romantic gesture would’ve been all fine and dandy if my best friend at the time hadn’t started dating my crush that week of Valentine’s. Our classes had boxes for Valentine’s cards, and I had placed mine in the box on a Monday, my best friend had gotten with the said boy on a Wednesday. Valentine’s fell on a Friday, so now you can see my dilemma. Drama-ensued for a while because of that, until things cleared up (hey, it’s not MY fault they got together after I had posted the card!).


But back to that day in Pre-Al.


It was Halloween, my favorite holiday. All I could think about was how I was going to go Trick-Or-Treating that night (something that truly defied my social group of “pretty popular girls” cause that was seen as “childish” cause ya know when you’re twelve and in a popular group, you need to act like you’re fifteen). This probably explains why I ended up leaving said group, which meant also leaving behind my best friend (and also the most popular girl in seventh grade) which was social status suicide on my part, but I was a rebel!


But I digress.


I was there getting settled in my seat, trying to pretend I knew what was going on (cause ya know, I refused to wear my glasses at the time, which meant that I couldn’t see a thing written on the board and I’m actually surprised I managed to earn B’s in math without ever seeing how the teacher worked out the problems).


Crush Boy sat down and I was doodling on my notebook when he turned around and flashed me his usual charming smile saying, “Happy Halloween!” And then and there just kissed me.


This is where time kind of stopped for me.


My heart was hammering so hard against my chest I was certain that I was going to have a coronary right then and there. My breath caught in my throat, and my cheeks flushed in the most horrendous way (being pale sucks).
“Woo-hoo!” One guy cheered, which pulled me out of the moment and was reminded that I was still in class.


In a math class that also had my best friend (and Crush Boy’s ex-girlfriend) sitting only a few rows over.  I looked over in her direction, and if I weren’t so near-sighted, I’m certain I could see her glaring.


Despite that kiss being simple (we were twelve and in class!), the feelings of euphoria that I experienced from it were something I chased for years, attempting so desperately to feel that lightheaded and blissful. And because this is me, no, Crush Boy and I didn’t have a short-term happy ending. We never dated. Despite him always showing a strange fascination with me, but always dating other girls instead. Later that year I moved, and on my last day of school, he kissed me again (this time after our English). He came up behind me and just planted his lips on me and then said, “Good luck at your new school.” I could barely murmur a reply back before he was already gone, rushing to his final class.


I never saw or heard from him after that day.


Maybe, some people are just meant to be memories.

By: Azzurra Nox