Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day. To some, the very mention of this holiday induces sneers, scoffs, vomiting, or all of the above. To others, the holiday is the epitome of everything awesome: it is cute, fun, and filled with love. Whether you like it or not, though, if you have a significant other that cares about this holiday, you will have to get them something. But what are the pros and cons of the gifts like cards, flowers, or chocolate?

Cards are pretty much a must. If you get your significant other nothing else, at least get a card. The card can be funny, witty, charming, dripping with syrupy sweetness, or just a plain "happy v-day." It's a necessary Valentine's Day component, though. They can be cheap if you're cheap, or expensive if you're going all out on this holiday. Don't get gross or weird ones, unless your S.O. is into that. And you should make sure that they're into that, don't just assume. You don't want someone to open up a card and hate it, or have that look of intense disappoint that children get when they're denied presents on Christmas or their birthday. Choose your cards like you would choose a car.

Flowers are an extremely sweet gesture to show someone that you care on Valentine's Day. They don't even have to be romantic! Some types of roses or other flowers can have symbolic friendly meanings, they don't all have to be symbols of passionate love and sex. Do NOT get your S.O. flowers, though, if they're allergic. Also, if you do get your friend flowers, and it isn't romantic, make sure you don't give off an air that you are in love with them, unless you're trying to get out of the friendzone and you actually do like them. Flowers can be misconstrued (or sneezed on if you're allergic).

The last, most delicious item on this Valentine's Day list is chocolate. Chocolate is perfect for everyone. Get it for lover, friends to share, and even parents. Unless someone is horribly allergic (I am so sorry), get them chocolate. Your significant other can share it with you romantically, and your friends can share it with you while you're both crying about being single (this is what I'll be doing).

A note about Valentine's Day: it's not a one-sided holiday. Get your friends a present, get your teachers a present, give everyone you love a present. It doesn't have to be a physical thing, it can just be telling them how much you love and appreciate them. And remember: all the single ladies, all the single ladies (if you like it, put a ring on it).