Woman hugging her dog (oddshoelaces via Tumblr)

You can cuddle with someone who loves you unconditionally.

Neil Patrick Harris (helloitskristen via Tumblr)

You can keep getting awesome.

You can do whatever you want without anyone judging you.

You can sleep anywhere you like.

Valentine with Eddie Redmayne (eddiemyfruitloop via Tumblr)

No cheesy Valentine's Day cards.

Advertisement for funeral arrangements (theclearlydope via Tumblr)

You don't have to think about this.

Animation of a woman eating cake (whatshouldwecallme via Tumblr)

You can eat all the cake you want.

Man with body hair shaved into two hearts (wiocha via Tumblr)

You can shave your body hair just for you.

Animation of a woman fainting at a proposal (boredomisthenewblack via Tumblr)

You don't have to worry that she isn't ready to make a commitment.

Animation of Nene Leakes on 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' (© Bravo)

You can fall in love with yourself again.

Animation of a dj rocking out (jordanznshit via Tumblr)

You can listen to whatever music you want.

Gina Lollobrigida surrounded by French sailors at the Cannes film festival in 1955 (© Rex Features)

You can get attention from lots of suitors, not just one.

Animation of Billie Piper & Christopher Eccleston on 'Doctor Who' (© BBC)

You don't have to ever feel unappreciated.

Animation of Harry Styles screaming (courtney-kelley via Tumblr)

You don't have anyone pressuring you to get married.

Film still of Dylan McDermott on 'American Horror Story' (© FX)

You don't have to worry that you're being cheated on.

Animation of Tina Fey slapping her own hand (gemini-dragon-gifs via Tumblr)

You're learning how to be your own best cheerleader.

Animation of Jason Alexander & Jerry Seinfeld on 'Seinfeld' (© NBC)

You can take time to remember who you are.

Animation of a woman dancing (missshanibabiee via Tumblr)

You can be as goofy as you want.

'My Side' & 'Your Side' pillows (littlepenguin-inthebigcity via Tumblr)

You can stretch out and take up all the space on the bed.

Man drinking from a liquor bottle (Spoon-Man via Reddit)

Sometimes drinking alone is fun.

Tyler the Creator, of Odd Future, crowdsurfing at the Coachella music festival in April 2011 (© Josh Haner/The New York Times)

No one's telling you to be more responsible.

Huge English breakfast (TheBeardlessSquirrel via Reddit)

You can eat whatever you want.

Girl covering her boyfriend's eyes behind a beautiful woman (via funbull.com)

You can look at whomever you want.

Animation of girls dressed as princesses (maddiepps via Tumblr)

You can still feel like a princess even without someone calling you one.

Animation of Jenna Marbles dancing (© Jenna Marbles)

You get to be excited about a new person again.

Animation of a wild party (manhattanluxury via Tumblr)

You can go to wild parties and come home at any hour you like.

Dog sleeping on a bed with a woman (menasan via Reddit)

Your dog can sleep on the bed.

Animation of a little girl making a disgusted face (thisisfabulouss via Tumblr)

You don't have to deal with all the things you hate about the opposite sex.

Men screaming in a car (mapoftasmania via Tumblr)

You can take a road trip with the guys.

Animation of girls dancing in their underwear (loveandother4-letterwords via Tumblr)

You can do fun things with your girlfriends.

Woman wearing glasses looking at a book (iwanttobeperfection via Tumblr)

You can get in touch with your inner nerd.

Animation of a woman holding two cats (ardyst via Tumblr)

Deep down, you know you won't really die alone with cats.

Film still of Hugh Jackman & Nicole Kidman kissing in the rain from 'Australia' (© 20th Century Fox/Everett Collection/Rex Features)

You can feel good knowing that you're holding out for true love.

33 reasons you're WAY better off being single on Valentine's Day

2/14/2013

Are all of the sentimental Valentine's Day cards and lovey-dovey couples getting you down? Have you sworn that if you walk by one more aisle filled with red-and-pink doilies you're going to stick a chocolate heart where Cupid can't see it? We get it. Valentine's Day is tough when you're single. But there are actually oodles of reasons why you're better off flying solo, including the 33 above. Aside from the superficial stuff, like extra bed space and the freedom to stay out late, you're growing and connecting with yourself. And remember, it's much better to be alone than to be with someone who's not right for you. So, seriously, put down that depressing rom-com movie and go have some fun tonight.

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