Valentine's Day Gifts for Someone Who Hates V-Day

Valentine's Day is the lover's holiday, full of amor. Despite the cheery connotations of this holiday, it's not unlikely that you and people you know wind up hating, even dreading Valentine's Day. Going through February 14th when you haven't got anyone to spend it coupled up with can be a drag, and it's not any fun when you and your partner are on bad terms either. Sometimes, even in the best relationship, you might be under so much pressure to have the perfectly romantic lover's holiday that you end up being let down in the end.

There are plenty of reasons to hate Valentine's Day whether you are coupled or not. So rejoice in your disinterest in this Hallmark holiday and start celebrating SAD (Single's Awareness Day) or whatever you prefer to call it. There are plenty of options for cheering even the grumpiest of grumps up for Valentine's Day.

For Singles

Admit it or not, we've all had at least one crummy Valentine's Day somewhere down the road. Can't you remember? Everyone else is running around giving flowers  and chocolates  to their lovers and partners, and the rest of us wind up suffering for at least three weeks with the onslaught of red and pink, hearts  and cupids,  not to mention crummy chocolates and a sinking feeling of being all alone. Well, for all the anti-Valentine's Day haters, or for anyone doing V-Day stag, scrap the flowers and cheer them up with some of these fun, anti-love-inspired gift ideas.

Anti-Valentine's Day Clothes  There's no better way to voice an opinion about Valentine's Day than on your clothing.	Ex-Boyfriend /Girlfriend Paraphernalia  These fun products are perfect gifts for someone with an anti- Valentine's Day attitude.	Anti-Valentine Heart Candy  By displaying angry and bitter comments, these fun heart candies are a great gift for anyone who can't stand Valentine's Day.	Break Up Survival Kit  If they're coping with a break up, Valentine's Day can be the worst day of the year. Help them deal with it with these survival kits.	Ex Knife Set  Are they angry with an ex? An ex-knife set is the perfect way to get out that frustration and doubles as a handy knife holder.

You might also consider a great comedy or tickets to a comedy club. Anything that will take their mind off the romantic atmosphere.

For Couples

Sick and tired of all the hype around Valentine's Day? Even if you're with someone you love, Valentine's Day can still be a drag. From buying the perfect gift to planning the perfect evening, Valentine's Day can be such a hassle and, for many, it's not worth the effort. Forgo the gifts, forget spending loads of cash on overcrowded restaurants with horrible service and overpriced specials. Spend time at home together and cook up a meal of your own or throw a party for all your single friends and help play match maker. You can even try to get away from it all and take a brief trip out of town for the weekend to give yourselves a break from the commotion. Take all the pressure off and you'll never be disappointed when it isn't the most romantic day of the year.