Are you single, in a relationship, or looking for an excuse to spend time with your friends? Well, look no further, because Valentine’s Day is the day for you! You may be thinking “Wait, if I’m single, how could I celebrate Valentine’s Day?” and that is a completely valid question. For years we have convinced ourselves that the only way to celebrate this holiday is with a significant other, but I’m here to tell you that Valentine’s Day can be for everybody, no matter your current status.

What started as an ode to St. Valentine has over the years turned into a day where love is a spectacle and hundreds of dollars are spent on dinners and gifts by millions of couples around the world, with the average couple spending $120 every year on a meal. Most people can agree that their ideal way of spending Valentine’s Day would be with a romantic partner, having dinner and giving gifts to one another. While this can be a fun way to treat the one you love every year, this is not the only way Valentine’s Day can be spent.

Many single people may find themselves sulking and thinking of what they would do if they had a date on Valentine’s Day, but there are plenty of ways to indulge in the festivities of the holiday by yourself. Driver Research, a resource that specializes in polling different types of people, revealed that 53% of young single people still want to make the day special. Instead of waiting for someone to take you out to dinner, treat yourself and order your favorite meal to your home. You can pair this with comfy pajamas and watch your favorite movie on the couch, all while spending much less money than you likely would going out to eat with a partner! Morris Knolls senior Emma Plaskow revealed her perfect Valentine’s Day: eating a bagel, reading a book, and watching “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” Now that sounds like a good time!

There are plenty of ways to make Valentine’s Day worth celebrating with a group of friends as well. In recent years, one of the most popular ways to spend Valentine’s Day with friends is throwing “Galentine’s Day” parties. Instead of thinking of the love you want to receive by someone on Valentine’s Day, see the day as a chance to show love to your friends in the form of a party. You can display heart balloons and glittery streamers around your house, invite your friends to wear pink and red, and celebrate however you would like! At “Galentine’s Day” parties, people often watch rom-coms, decorate cupcakes, and take cute pictures to show off their love for each other.

While many often view Valentine’s Day as a holiday that can only be spent with a significant other, there are so many other ways this day of love can be spent. So next time you’re feeling left out because you’re single in February, consider treating yourself to some delicacies or hosting a fun “Galentine’s Day” party with your besties.