With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, girlfriends are anxiously awaiting their boyfriends surprising them with all sorts of gifts from chocolate and roses to stuffed animals and dinner reservations. But for the single girls this Valentine’s Day, there are some things they want even though they aren’t in a relationship.
1. Someone to tell us we’re pretty
This sounds so cliché, but it’s true. Nothing boosts a girl’s confidence more than having someone say, “Hey, ____, you look really nice today,” or, “I really like the way you’re dressed today,” on the day where everyone else in the world is coupled off. A simple compliment from a friend or even a stranger on this day would turn someone’s day around.
2. A cuddle buddy
Nothing is better than having someone come over and watch How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days or The Notebook when you’re feeling sentimental and need a good cry. All we need is someone to hang out and share blankets with, especially when Noah uses his line, “If you’re a bird, I’m a bird,” line.
3. Someone to check up on us
Whether it’s a phone call, a quick text or a silly Snapchat of something that reminds him of you, all girls really want is for someone to care about them. A simple, “How’s your day going?” or, “This made me think of you,” goes a long way in a girl’s eyes.
4. Wine
A wise man once said, “Wine is like duct tape. It fixes everything.” Okay, maybe it wasn’t a wise man, but it is written on a glass in my apartment. If we single girls can’t have a boy to cuddle with, we’ll be satisfied with the second best option: WINE. Sit down with your girls on the couch, watch a sappy movie, and get sipping!
5. Food and chocolate
Nothing says “Happy Valentine’s Day” like a nice Chipotle burrito bowl and a box of heart chocolates to eat… even if they came from your best friend. The saying goes, “The best way to someone’s heart is through their stomach,” which couldn’t be more true.
6. Flowers
Even if it’s not an, “I love you,” bouquet of roses or, “Will you be my girlfriend?” single flower surprise, those people that hand out the flowers in the HUB actually do make someone’s day. The thought of being given a flower simply because it’s the day of love is something every girl desires.
7. Nicholas Sparks
Whether or not it is in movie or book form, Nicholas Sparks knows exactly how to get to a girl’s emotions and knows exactly what we want on this Valentine’s Day. He also won’t judge when we eat the entire pint of ice cream all by ourselves.
8. Lots of “likes” on our witty Instagram posts
Trust me, we spend hours coming up with the perfect bitter but witty, snappy but creative Instagram captions for our Valentine’s Day posts so a “like” here and there would be appreciated. To be honest, it’s probably us confessing how much we love food, but hey, it’s still appreciated.
9. A rockin’ playlist
This seems silly, but nothing puts us in a better mood than a playlist full of our favorite tunes to sing at the top of our lungs to. Throw a mix together that is full of music that makes us feel all sorts of things. From happy music to slower love songs, music always makes us feel better.
With only five days left until Valentine’s Day, you heard it here first, boys. These nine things will forever make it worth the little time you put in to tell us how special we are.
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