Screw the Roses: My Wildly Fun Anti-Valentine's Story
Valentine's Day, right? The day of romance, pressure, and those awkward "what are we?" conversations.
Ugh.
But let me tell you about the best Valentine's Day I ever had, and it didn't involve a single rose or a candlelit dinner with a romantic partner.
Picture this: a few years back, my friend Sarah and I were both single. We were commiserating over the impending V-Day doom when Sarah had a brilliant idea. "Let's be each other's Valentine's!" she exclaimed. "But like, a non-romantic, fun-as-hell Valentine's."
I was intrigued. What did that even mean?"
It means," Sarah explained, eyes sparkling with mischief, "no expectations! No pressure to buy expensive gifts, no agonizing over whether the other person is 'feeling it.' Just pure, unadulterated friendship and fun."
And that's exactly what it was.
We decided on a theme: "Screw the Roses."
We went to a dueling pianos bar that night, and it was pure magic. We sang along to every song, laughing and belting out lyrics with wild abandon. The best part was, we didn't care how we looked to each other – there was zero pressure to be cool or impressive.
Our uninhibited joy was so infectious that women on dates with their husbands started drifting over to our table! They confessed their own dates were deathly boring and that they'd rather be having the fun we were having.
Soon, our table was a mix of single gals and wives escaping the Valentine's Day doldrums, all united in laughter and song. It was the most unexpected and heartwarming Valentine's Day party I could have ever imagined.
But the best part?
The freedom.
There was no worrying about whether I was being "romantic" enough or if Sarah was disappointed in my gift-giving skills (or lack thereof).
We weren't trying to impress each other; we were just enjoying each other's company, embracing our singlehood with gusto.
That Valentine's Day, I realized something profound: sometimes, the most fulfilling relationships are the ones that don't come with expectations.
Sarah and I had more fun that day than most couples I knew. We laughed harder, connected deeper, and created a memory that still makes me smile years later.
So, this Valentine's Day, if you're feeling the pressure to find "the one" or dreading another forced romantic encounter, remember my story.
Grab your best friend, ditch the expectations, and have some ridiculously fun! Because sometimes, the greatest love story is the one you write with your friends.
And who knows, maybe you'll realize that you're already exactly where you need to be, relationship or not.
After all, friendship, like a good cosmic hug, can be just as warm and fulfilling as any romance.
Mykal Harp, CMHC and Metaphysician, is a Certified Master Hypnotic Coach and a devoted student of metaphysics. She is dedicated to applying metaphysical principles to heal and enrich lives. Her passion lies in helping others interpret the significant messages behind both physical and emotional symptoms, guiding them toward genuine healing. Through her intuitive guidance and unique energy-shifting techniques, Mykal empowers clients to discover their inner truth and live authentically. Her work inspires a personal journey of self-discovery, creating rich tapestries of authenticity, freedom, and joy
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