Oh, honey, you're just realizing this now?? In all seriousness, if you think about it, most relationships aren't going to last a lifetime. There will be tears, heartbreak, and reclaimed singlehood at some point in the future for most of those lovey-dovey couples celebrating V-Day this year. Loneliness bites all of us in the keister on Valentine's Day...no one escapes it.

Feel better now? Even more seriouser, you seem young(ish?) and I'm betting that you'll laugh at your cynical tirade one of these Valentine's Days. Still, I'm going to have to say that it's always unwise to make your happiness dependent on the decisions of others. Please don't make dating a "goal".

Me, I've earned my cynicism and will snarkily revel in it this year while downing chocolate like there's no tomorrow. VALENTINE'S CHOCOLATE CALORIES DON'T COUNT! It's a rule.