Should You Break up on or Before Valentine's Day?

After Christmas comes Valentine's Day. Sure, everyone is expected to be all romantic, and mushy in preparation for this amorous day. But who says it's only meant for lovey-dovey couples all over the world?

All About Love

Whether it is romantic love towards your significant other or simply self-love, Valentine's Day is all about this powerful word called, "love" and remains fixated on romance all throughout the years. This tradition started even before the Fifth Century and was once called, "Feast of Saint Valentine." Fast forward to the present, and it became an abundance of chocolates, cards, and fancy dinners among couples. It can even mean weddings! I admit I'm also one of those guys who are focused on buying my significant other flowers and chocolates and taking her out to the most expensive restaurant. But if your relationship is on the rocks, should you keep going or just break it up before this hyped-up day? Here are my thoughts:

1. Be honest

Analyze your feelings. Are you sure you really want to move forward without the other person? Being true to yourself also means being honest with your partner.

2. Be kind

Consider the fact that breaking up on holiday will connote a negative anniversary for the both of you. If you break up on Valentine's Day, you will remember it as your breakup anniversary every year.

3. Be rational

There is never really a good time to end a relationship. Whether it is before, during, or after a holiday, a few days here or there will not make a difference in the outcome of the ending, nor prevent you from getting on with your life. So just use your judgment and think about what's best.

The Bottom Line

It's so easy to be pressured because of all these gimmicks and unrealistic portrayals of how Valentine's Day "should be." However, if you are in a relationship and don't feel happy anymore, why not love yourself instead this Valentine's Day? You don't always have to have someone in this overrated tradition. It's okay to be alone, and there's nothing sad about it if you're letting go a person who doesn't deserve a space in your life anyway! You deserve true love and a sincere vow in a wedding chapel.