Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and lovebirds are already disturbing everywhere. If you’re single, you might be wondering where to go so you won’t feel left out while couples are busy oppressing people with matching outfits, dinner dates, and unnecessary public displays of affection.
Let’s be honest if you stay at home, social media will remind you that you’re single, and if you go out, red and white decorations will be waiting to mock you.
But don’t worry we’ve got you! Instead of sitting at home feeling left out, here are five places you can go on February 14th where love is not the main event.
These places will keep you entertained, help you escape the Valentine’s madness, and might even bless you with free food or gist.
1. The Market
If you want to avoid Valentine’s Day drama, head to the market. No one there cares about romance; they’re too busy shouting prices and dragging customers.
A tomato seller will call you “my dear” without expecting a relationship, and a meat seller will say “my love” just to make you buy something.
Before you leave, at least five people would have called you sweet names who needs a Valentine when you have market people?
2. The Office
If you’re lucky enough to have a job, just stay in the office. Your boss will most likely overload you with work, and by the time you finish, it will be too late to even feel single.
Plus, there’s always that one HR person who will organise “Valentine’s gift exchange” like we are not suffering enough.
3. The Online Comment Section
The comment section of any Valentine’s Day post is where the real entertainment is.
You’ll see lovebirds writing paragraphs for their partners and single people dropping savage replies like “God when?” and “Breakfast (heartbreak) is loading.”
Join the conversation, argue with strangers, and by the time you’re done, Valentine’s Day would have passed like breeze.
4. Church
Church is one of the safest places to be on Valentine’s Day. There’s always a midweek service, and nobody will look at you funny for coming alone.
The pastor will probably preach about how love is patient and that “God’s time is the best,” which will remind you that marriage is not by force.
5. The Hair Salon
If you want premium entertainment, visit a hair salon. While some people are doing “couple goals,” salon people are busy dissecting their relationships.
You’ll hear hot gist about who cheated, who proposed, and who is forming rich girlfriend with no money.
Plus, your hair will look good by the time you leave, so if love doesn’t find you, at least a fresh look will.
Being single on Valentine’s Day is not the end of the world. The key is to stay busy, find places where love is not the centre of attention, and most importantly, enjoy yourself.
And if anyone asks where your Valentine is, just smile and say, “E dey come from Canada.” Ire o!
Also read: How To Know If You Are A Side Chick On Valentine’s Day
