Are You Part of the Anti-Valentine’s Day Movement?

For some, it’s the mushy sentiments, expensive gifts and flowers and the pressure that comes with it that make Valentine’s Day more stressful than any other holiday.

Maybe it’s the off-putting focus on love, couple-dom, snuggling and other romantic activities, but not everyone is in love with the day that’s all about love.

If you’d rather forget the chocolates and roses, consider one of these anti-Valentine’s Day activities this year. 

• No anti-Valentine’s Day activist should be without the Anti-Valentine’s Handbook (available at amazon.com). This pocket-sized manifest includes a list of the best movies for a night alone, anti-Valentine’s Day recipes, “worst date” stories and other ideas to help you avoid the heartache of Feb. 14.  
• Throw an Anti-valentine's Day Party. Invite guests to wear black and decorate with dead flowers. Find anti-Valentine’s Day party ideas here.
• Find bromance:  Get your buddies in touch with their “bromantic” side with these ideas for a "bromantic" night out.
• Attend the Shred Your Ex and Find Your Next Party
  The Bottom Line in Washington, D.C. is having a Valentine’s Day Bash like no other. On Saturday, Feb. 12, bring your old photos, cards or notes from you ex and put them through the shredder.
• Play break-up scrabble: only use words that represent insulting names for exes.
• Make voodoo dolls of ex-boyfriends and girlfriends, then toss them out the window or throw them in the fireplace.
• Wait for the marked down chocolate on Feb. 15!

Tell us how you celebrated Valentine’s Day!