Finding a Date for the Infamous February 14th

By Amanda Cohen on February 6, 2018

Valentine’s Day is coming up (a little too quickly if you ask me) and if any of you are single, like myself, the pressures that come with finding a Valentine causes great anxiety. After many years of third-wheeling my parents’ Valentine’s Day plans, I finally decided to figure out some ways to ensure that I wouldn’t be without a partner on this extremely romantic day. If any of my readers are in the same boat as I am, I encourage you to read on because I have compiled a list of sure-fire ways to find a Valentine’s Date along with some fun and easy-going activities that are the perfect balance of romantic and laid-back.

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Even though it may seem somewhat taboo to download dating apps on your phone, this is an easy way to meet people without having to leave your bed. Some of the apps that get the best feedback are Hinge, Bumble, Tinder, DateMySchool, Friendsy, Coffee Meets Bagel, and Happn. All of these apps are catered to college students and young adults. Not only are these apps safe, but they allow you to customize your settings so that the people that pop up on your screen are people that you would actually consider talking to.

For example, most profiles allow you to edit your privacy settings in a way that allows you to feel comfortable and you can make changes about your sexual orientation, the distance you are willing to travel to meet this person, the age range that you would consider, and more. Some apps even allow you to edit religious settings, alcohol settings, drug settings, etc. Not only are these apps a great way to meet people, but they are actually really fun to use. You never know who you are going to meet, even if it ends up being just a friend it’s definitely worth your while.

Another great way to get a Valentine’s Day date is by stepping outside of your comfort zone and simply asking out a person that you have had interest in for a while now. I know this seems like a high-pressure situation and it is quite nerve-wracking, but there is a way to go about this that doesn’t put too much pressure on either of you. When you ask out this person, you can preface it by suggestion fun activities that aren’t necessarily romantic. Some activities that are fun, but don’t put too much romantic pressure on either party, are getting drinks at a bar, going to the movies, watching some television shows together, or going to a party together.

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If you are really bold (and if you are I really commend you), ask this person out for dinner and make it clear that this is a date and not just a hangout. If you are doing dinner, I recommend going to a tapas or sushi restaurant because these restaurants constantly have food coming out. Therefore, if the conversation becomes stagnant, you have the food to talk about as a buffer (this suggestion is actually courtesy of Family Guy… shocking, I know).

If these suggestions don’t work and you don’t feel like doing something with a date for Valentine’s Date, a great option is a Galentine’s Day. There is nothing wrong with just hanging out with your girlfriends and sometimes it’s even more fun! Here are some of my favorite Galentine’s Day activities:

  • Go to a fancy dinner
  • Have a wine/movie night
  • Go see a movie (“Fifty Shades Freed” comes out on February 9th)
  • Go dancing
  • Do a Valentine’s Day version of Secret Santa
  • Go ice skating
  • Cook a fun meal together/have a potluck dinner
  • Take a fun weekend trip (for Michigan students, we like to go to Detroit or up North)

Like I said, there is nothing wrong with having your girlfriends be your Valentine’s Day dates. However, if you do want an actual date you guys should still have a night where you all sit down and help one another find someone. You can have your friends text their friends for you or you can all use different dating apps to find each other a date. This is a fun pre-Valentine’s Day activity and, who knows, maybe you will even find your one true love because of it!

However, I cannot stress to you enough how important it is for you to put yourself out there. It’s scary and there is always a fear of being rejected, but remember the worst thing a person can say is no. If that person ends up saying no, it’s his/her loss and you can commiserate with your friends during your Galentine’s Day. It’s 2018, ladies and gentlemen, and this is the year to put yourself out there, go outside of your comfort zone, and find a Valentine’s Day date if that’s what you want to do. Happy Valentine’s Day to all of my readers!

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