19 Valentine’s Day Shirts For Those Who’d Rather Drink (and Eat) Alone

So you’re either excited about the coming of February 14th, or dreading it to no end. Valentine’s Day may be a more stressful holiday than Christmas. If you’re in a long-term relationship, you have to plan something big our you’ll hear about it from your significant other for the rest of the year. If you’re dating or in a new relationship, you may be unsure how big of a deal to make of the day. Will you come off needy if you do too much? Or a cold fish if you don’t do enough? And if you’re single, or recently broken up, you don’t want to hear anything about this horrible day and can’t wait for it to be over.

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to spend Valentine’s Day alone. Heck, even if you’re in a relationship, just to escape the crowded restaurants and movie theaters (and then make your friends sick by saying “With us, every day is Valentine’s Day!”). But if you’re single or just dating, why do you want to feel forced to spend a night with somebody who may bore you to tears, just because Hallmark says you should. Spend it with something you love unconditionally.

I’m not talking about your cat, dog or pet turtle (though those are all fine Valentine’s Day companions), I’m talking about the things that make you feel really good: food and booze.

It’s not a bad thing to spend a night at home with a good book or movie on Netflix. Light some candles or get a fire burning (in the fireplace, please). And open a nice bottle of wine for yourself.

Enjoy some quality time with yourself and a quality nectar of the grape.

Before you know it, you’ll forget you’re by yourself on the most romantic evening of the year. Who needs other people, right? You’ve got wine!

Wine is your life force.

It completes you.

And unlike people on Tinder, there’s plenty of good ones to choose from.

Maybe wine’s not your thing. Beer is just as good of a companion on a night like this.

Or maybe neither of these are doing the trick and it’s time to move on to something harder.

With the stronger stuff, it’s easier to find your other half.

I’m sure I don’t have to remind you to drink responsibly. And don’t drunk text, call or Skype you ex. Or take an Uber to their house. Just stay home like you planned. But if you did do anything regrettable, just blame it on the drink.

Maybe if you get some food in your system before you drink, you won’t get to the regrettable state. So you’re not at some fancy Italian restaurant! You know what you really love. So this Valentine’s Day, indulge with pizza!

You deserve something hot.

Or perhaps, something spicy.

And hey, there’s nobody there judging you. You may want to explore the final frontier with yourself… Bacon on a weeknight!

Once you’ve had dinner, polished off a few bottles of wine, or a six-pack of beer, or a couple of martinis… it’s time for dessert. Who needs a lover to bring you chocolates. You can get the ones you like best.

Seriously, Valentine’s Day should be what

you

want it to be. If you want it to be a big deal, go for it. If you want it low-key, then enjoy it! It’s a night of love. So I say: Do what you love.

Happy Valentine’s Day!