This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Durham chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
Single
DO’s
- Go to your college Valentine’s Day formal
- Go out and find a Valentine for next year!
- Pretend your best friend is your Valentine and go on a romantic date
DON’Ts
- Post a Facebook status telling everyone how much you hate Valentine’s Day
- Watch a rom-com and cry about being single
- Ring up or message an ex-boyfriend
Relationship
DO’s
- Make it personal – photos are the way forward
- Plan ahead to avoid disappointment
- Be romantic – it’s the only day of the year PDA is allowed (to an extent…)
DON’Ts
- FORGET!
- Spend too much money… it’s just another day in the year
- Make it a cliché