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by Charlotte Briggs<\/i><\/p>\n

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\"Why<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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It\u2019s official, everyone\u2019s fave day of the year is just around the corner and we\u2019re not talking about National Pizza Day (unfortunately). For many couples, V-Day is a Hallmark holiday where they can proclaim their undying love for everyone else to see. For many singletons, it\u2019s hell on earth. <\/p>\n

But I\u2019m not a hater. Being single on Valentine\u2019s Day is pretty awesome, and here\u2019s why!<\/p>\n

1. You get to spend any $$$ on yourself<\/h2>\n
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\"Why<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Whilst couples will be splashing the cash on overpriced dinners, cuddly toys and other such novelties, you get to spend that hard earned dolla on the most important person in your life \u2013 you. What better than a bit of retail therapy to treat yourself to those new shoes or getting your nails done?! <\/p>\n

2. You can have some quality me time<\/h2>\n
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\"Why<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Every single gal should embrace this day as an excuse to spend some quality time alone. You can retreat from the sea of blissful couples and have an epic duvet day with all of the food. Or why not visit a gallery or go to a coffee shop and finally finish that book? <\/p>\n

3. It\u2019s a great excuse to catch up with your girls<\/h2>\n
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\"Why<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

If you don\u2019t want to spend the day alone, why not get in touch with some of your fellow single pals and hit up the town? You\u2019ll definitely end up having a better date with them than any first one you might go on, plus, you can get drunk in a judgement-free zone. Just don\u2019t forget to eye roll every OTT couple you see.<\/p>\n

4. You know you\u2019re not trapped in an unhappy relationship<\/h2>\n
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\"Why<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

This is a really important one. I\u2019ve known plenty of people in the past who have been in unhappy relationships but they don\u2019t leave because Valentine\u2019s Day is coming up, myself included. It seems silly, but no one wants to deal with a fresh break up alone when everyone else is seemingly delightfully happy on the \u2018day of love\u2019. If they\u2019re not showing you how much they appreciate you EVERY day, then they don\u2019t deserve you. Embrace your freedom and inner happiness. <\/p>\n

5. There\u2019s gonna be a helluva lot of discounted chocolate on February 15th<\/h2>\n
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\"Why<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Need I say more? Stock up on your favourite discounted treats that the supermarkets bulk bought. Can I get an Amen?<\/p>\n

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GIF Source:<\/b> Giphy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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