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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Ohio U chapter.

Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Convenience stores are filled with enormous, plush stuffed-animals. Flowers and cards in various shades of pink, red, and white practically smack you in the face as you walk through the door, and the aisles practically smell like chocolate. For those of us lucky enough to be in love, excitement abounds as we await the grand romantic gestures that are sure to come. But for those of us that are flying solo this February 14th, we might look a little something like this:

 

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It can be difficult to put on a happy face when you’re constantly being bombarded with reminders that you are, in fact, very much single this Valentine’s Day. Especially when it seems like everybody you know is in a relationship. In fact, it’s probably much easier to just drown your sorrows in a pint of your favorite ice cream.

 

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Or watch romantic movies and soap operas with a ridiculously cynical attitude.

 

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Both are totally valid options, and sometimes it can be healthy to let those emotions out. But everything happens for a reason, ladies, and just because you currently happen to be rocking the single life, does not mean that anything is wrong with you or that you’re going to be alone forever. You just have to keep things in perspective. But, I know this is much, much, much, much, much, much easier said than done, so here are some empowering quotes to remind you of just how awesome you are this Valentine’s Day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Valentine’s Day can be a tricky time for those of us who are currently without a significant other. But keep in mind, everything happens all in due time. So, take this Valentine’s Day and celebrate you! Celebrate your love for yourself! Because, guess what…you’re worth it! You are awesome. You are enough, and you deserve to be happy.

 

Happy Valentine’s Day, darlings. 

Caroline Meyers is an actress and a writer by day and an avid shower singer by night. She’s a college student with big dreams, a love for elephants, and a serious case of wanderlust. Tea drinking and movie watching are some of her favorite pastimes, and although she hasn’t yet mastered the art of the tweet, you can find her at @Carlie_Meyers.
"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." -James Dean. E.W. Scripps School of Journalism kid. Avid explorer. Puppy (and all things fluffy) lover.  Twitter: @Taylor_Stano & Instagram: @TayStano