Single on Valentine's Day? All These Activities Are Better Than a Prix Fixe Dinner

Rationally, you know that being single on Valentine’s Day isn't the end of the world. And yet, if you're like most people, you also probably feel at least a hint of sadness, annoyance, or even anxiety when you come across all those sappy diamond ring commercials, bundled lovers in the park, bouquets of roses being sold on nearly every street corner, and the seemingly endless shelves of mouth-watering, heart-shaped truffles.

But here's the thing: Even though February 14 can feel like an occasion that's just meant for couples, there are plenty of reasons why it's actually good to spend Valentine's Day single. For starters, you can celebrate the holiday exactly as you want to—meaning you don't have to worry about picking out a great gift or shelling out a lot of money on the perfect date. Instead, you can do whatever it is that makes you happy, whether that's learning a new skill, looking at something that makes you laugh (in that case, do not miss these hilarious memes), indulging in some fancy takeout, rocking out to your greatest pump-up playlist, treating yourself to some well-deserved self-care, dreaming about future travel plans, and yes—eating those aforementioned truffles.

Ahead, we've gathered 30 fun, positive things to do if you're single on Valentine's Day—either alone or with your Galentines—all of which are better than an overpriced dinner.