Valentine’s Day Do’s and Dont’s: For The Lovers, Singles, and In Between

So you made the cut. Hey lovers. If it’s your first of many or another Valentine’s Day with your significant other, there are still some rules you must play by. If this will be your first Valentine’s Day with your bae, you should be prepared to go all out. Now all out does not necessarily mean a trip to Cancun or an expensive gift. As always, remember to act your wage. All out can simply mean dinner, a thoughtful gift, and or just something they’ll always remember. Do not treat this as a regular day. First impressions are everything, and you want to continue to impress your boo just as you did before y’all decided to be exclusive. Now on to my seasoned couples. You and your bae already have Valentine’s Day down to a science. It’s business as usual for you guys right? Wrong. I’m here to tell you your queen or king is tired of the usual. It’s time to shake things up in your relationship. Instead of the traditional flowers and a nice card, or dinner and movie, try something new. Take her to that cooking class that she wants to go to. Maybe you guys can go skiing since you two decided to be more adventurous this year. Step your game up lovers. One way to make a good relationship last is to always keep it fresh.

So you didn’t make the cut. Hey singles. I’m here to remind you it’s okay to be single on Valentine’s Day. When you look at all the happy couples on social media, TV, and in real life, it’s easy to feel down about not having a date or boo for Valentine’s Day. Do not let this holiday keep you down. Those happy couples that you see were once all alone on Valentine’s Day too. We’ve all experienced our single season. Instead of feeling sad about being single, spend your energy and time reflecting on how far you’ve come. Be thankful that you have time to grow and heal from your past. Go to the mall and or do a little online shopping, and buy yourself something nice. Cook your favorite meal. Spend time with other happy singles. Enjoy your day. Whatever you do queen, do not text your ex or an old fling. Thou shalt not slide back into the past. Do not hate on the happy couples either. You will not receive your king or queen with an ugly spirit. Truly be at peace with where you are in life, and continue to prepare for the next chapter.

So you may have made the cut. Hey in between. Let’s discuss if you truly made the cut or not. We’ve all been there. We’re talking to someone, and things are going great, or so they seem. But we’re not sure how to act on Valentine’s Day. Here’s how to tell if you truly have a date for Valentine’s Day or not. Did he or she make plans for the holiday? If they did not make plans, sorry to tell you, queen, you did not make the cut. Has he or she been consistent? Thou shalt not entertain inconsistent people. Has he or she been mentioning a future with you? If you have not had that “what are we” or my personal favorite “what the hell are we doing” talk, they’re not really into you, queen. Have you met their friends yet? Now this one is tricky. There are some cases where they simply just haven’t brought you around yet due to timing. If that’s the case, you may have made it queen. However, if he or she is always out with their friends, and never bothers to invite you, it’s a strong chance they’re not taking you as seriously as you hoped. If you answered yes to two or more questions, take your gift back, and go be single in peace. However, if your boo passed the test, go all out, they deserve it.

Moreover, it does not matter which category you fall under. Always remember, you are valued and you are loved. Happy Valentine’s Day queen.