When you think of Valentine’s Day you tend to think of sappy lovers and chocolates.

The thought of this tends to make many teenagers cringe, especially if they have nobody to share the day with. There are so many other things to do with your holiday other than make your life miserable by scrolling through all the cute couple pictures and wishing you were them. Being single is not a bad thing, so embrace it while you can. You can take the time to learn a whole lot about yourself.

Instead of wasting away the holiday, here are some other things that you can do with your day, if you don’t have a special date, with a special someone.

1. Take a friend on a date

If you have a friend that has no plans, you could both go together to your favorite nice restaurant.

2. Go out and celebrate being single

Being single is NOT a bad thing!! Go out and have fun with all of the other single people.

3. Shop 'til you drop

Go out and buy yourself a Valentine's Day gift. Many say that "money doesn't buy happiness", but retail therapy always makes me feel very happy... Until I see my bank account.

4. Watch movies

You can binge watch all of your favorite movies, and enjoy every second of it.

5. Hang out with your parents

Being around your parents tends to fill the emptiness you can sometimes feel when you are alone.

6. Pamper yourself

Go out and get a mani/pedi, get your hair done, or get a tan. This ALWAYS makes you feel put together and like your best self.

7. Cook yourself a 5 star dinner

Just because you don't have someone to cook you a dinner, doesn't mean that you can't be independent and make yourself one! Plus, you won't have to share.

8. Treat it like any ordinary day

Just because it is Valentine's Day doesn't mean that you have to acknowledge it. Treat it like a regular day filled with work, school, or laying around being lazy.