Four Unexpected Valentine’s Day Trends (One I Love)
Ah, Valentine’s Day. The one day a year where love is supposed to sparkle like a diamond ring…. But guess what? The latest trends are in, and it turns out we’re all collectively tired.
And honestly? Same.
1. Most Women Would Rather Stay In
According to a poll, 63% of women would rather stay home. And I am one of them. Why? Because going out on Valentine’s Day is like competing in the Hunger Games, but instead of fighting for survival, you’re fighting for a reservation. Restaurants are booked solid, the prices magically triple, and suddenly a sad piece of salmon costs more than your car insurance. Plus, you’re surrounded by couples aggressively proving they’re in love, like it’s the Olympics of Affection. No thanks. Give me sweatpants, takeout, and the sweet, sweet sound of nobody else’s public displays of devotion.
2. Valentine’s Day Proposals Are Overrated
52% of women think Valentine’s Day proposals are overrated. And they’re right. Imagine waiting for the proposal you’ve dreamed of, only for Chad to drop to one knee between the bread basket and the bill. Worse yet, someone at the next table gets a ring first, and now you’re fake smiling while mentally calculating how many months you’ve wasted. It’s like emotional dodgeball—you’re either hit or left standing there awkwardly.
3. The Top Trending Date? An Arcade
Google says the top trending Valentine’s date this year is hitting up an arcade. Because nothing says romance like sticky joysticks and losing $20 trying to win a stuffed bear with one eye. But hey, if bonding over competitive skee-ball is your love language, live your truth.
4. Men Want Their Own Galentine’s Day
41% of men want a male equivalent to Galentine’s Day. Sure, why not? Call it Broentine’s Day. They can gather, drink questionable craft beer, and grunt about sports. Equal opportunity for forced fun.
So here’s to staying home this Valentine’s Day. Because nothing says “I love you” like not having to parallel park in the cold.
