With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, there is the usual chatter on social media outlets. There seems to be a pattern amongst people in regards to their views on the holiday. There is the cynic, the hopeless romantic, the indifferent and the desperate. Depending on where you are in life, you may have been more than one of these people once upon a time.

The cynic argues that Valentine’s Day is nothing more than a scam. You may hear said person describe the day as capitalist ploy to exploit people and trick them into spending their money. Yes, the $200 date debates are ridiculous. But, if your “lover” requires a gift that is beyond your means, why not reevaluate that relationship instead of attacking the holiday as a whole? The cynic may also argue that if your love for someone is so great, why not celebrate that love for them every day? This is probably the laziest argument in existence. By this logic, why not celebrate any holiday all year round? I love Easter, why do I only celebrate it in the spring? 

The hopeless romantic is very into the holiday, perhaps way too into it. This person will more than likely spend Valentine’s Day and the few days following it bragging about how extravagant the day was and how thoughtful and considerate their significant other is. Although this person has the potential to err on the annoying side, they are far less obnoxious than the cynic. The hopeless romantic believes in the magic and wonder of Valentine’s Day and has probably been planning gifts for months now.

The indifferent person is pretty self-explanatory. You may or may not see him or her reference the holiday. 

The desperate is usually pretty obvious. This person tweets and posts are about how excellent of a person he or she is and the fact that no one seems to notice. This person’s posts are usually full of dark comedy about his or her loneliness that leave you wondering whether you should laugh or hug this person. As of late, I have enjoyed being a member of said group.

No matter what your plans for the weekend may be or what group you subscribe to, remember to enjoy yourself. We’re already under enough pressure as college students — Valentine’s Day shouldn’t add to the stress. Whether your day looks like a candle-lit dinner or margaritas with your best friend, make the most of it.