The Big Debate

Designed by Kayla Annakie Should Valentine’s Day Exist?

Written by Georgina Barnes

No. That’s it. That’s the argument. Okay fine, maybe I’m being a bit too cynical but Valentine’s Day is just another day on the calendar.

It’s an excuse for shops to push out a consumerist commercialised load of tosh. Don’t get me wrong, who wouldn’t love a box of chocolates and a giant teddy bear the size of, in essence, you? But then what? That teddy bear will sit staring at you forever until you’re single and alone. No thanks.

More importantly, us students need to be saving our money for the important stuff, like getting the VKs in - priorities, am I right?

Even worse, what if you’re that unfortunate person on the rota having to work the day when all the soppiest, grossest couples come into the restaurant? I feel sick even thinking about it.

Valentine’s Day is just full of CRINGE.

We have to be put through the torture of walking down the street and being smothered by loving couples.

sick I feel even thinking about it.

You can’t escape. It’s like your own personal nightmare, especially if you’re single!

I mean come on people, this day is just cruel to those who without a significant other in their lives... other than their pet. No-one will be dancing to single ladies in the club without crying. What’s the point in even going out?

Honestly though, it does also boil down to painful envy of those being given amazing romantic gestures, making you think - well when’s my Prince Charming coming to pick me up in a rose-filled jet? Where’s my Tiffany ring and bouquet of flowers?

Well, they’re not coming. They’re just not.

So should Valentine’s Day exist? Absolutely not - you can shove your flowers and bum shaped chocolates, I don’t WANT THEM.

Okay, maybe the chocolates can stay.

Written by Chloe Randall

Valentine’s Day seems to be like Marmite. It’s one of those holidays people either really love or truly hate. But no matter your relationship status, anyone can celebrate Valentine’s Day. Single or not, everyone has a loved one.

14 th February doesn’t have to be celebrated with a romantic partner. Even if you’re single. The opportunity to adopt the Palentine’s Day tradition as your own is just one of the many reasons you should celebrate V-Day.

Palentine’s Day is also an excuse to go out and have fun with your friends in the same situation as you.

Let’s face it, everyone loves a reason to go out for dinner and drinks with your friends. Who knows, your future love interest could be in the same bar doing the same thing and bonding over your Palentine’s celebration is the start of any great relationship.

If going out isn’t for you then despite what romantic comedies will tell you, there’s nothing wrong with being single and spending Valentine’s Day with some delicious food, wine, your favourite Netflix series and a comfy pair of pyjamas.

The opportunity to adopt the Palentine’s Day tradition as one of your own is just one of the many reasons to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

If your friends are planning to spend Valentine’s Day with their partners, and you don’t feel like venturing out on one of the coldest, most crowded days of the year, then there’s no shame in staying home, having an awesome, super chill night surrounded by all your favourite indulgences.

And most of all, you have an excuse to order that Domino’s deal for one at last.

Finally: presents. Valentine’s Day is a day to treat yourself. The day is all about love so love yourself. Buy yourself that thing you’ve been after for ages. Or if you do have a partner, it’s a chance to spoil your partner rotten and to be spoilt by them. So single or not, Valentine’s Day should exist. It’s either a day to do all those romantic things you don’t do enough with your partner, spend with your pals and appreciating them, or treating yourself which is always important.