The 14th day of the second month of the year can be unreasonably fraught with stress. But those first two weeks of February when red and pink refract across every metropolis don't have to signal emotional ruin for singletons -- or couples who don't want to pin all their romantic needs onto one Hallmark-created day. Luckily, there are a ton of Valentine's Day-related events that have nothing to do with romantic love -- and frankly, they are kind of the best ones. How could any holiday that lets us celebrate with flowers and confectionary stress us out?

Whether you're single or coupled up, here are 11 awesome things about Valentine's Day that have nothing to do with relationship status:

3. Springing for a "nice" bottle of wine
$14.99? Well, don't mind if we do. Wine can be red and pink, after all. (And we'll take any excuse to indulge in a glass or two with some company.)

4. Cheesy pop jams abound
The love songs that fill radio stations around Valentine's day don't have to make singletons depressed. We dare you to turn on some Mariah Carey Pandora and maintain a bad mood.

6. February 15
Speaking of sweets, don't even get us started on the discounted bounty on sale the day after Valentine's day. It's like boxing day for sugar addicts. You can try to avoid it, but don't be surprised to stop into CVS for some deodorant and come out with six bags of pink M&Ms.

8. Sales
Cheap candy aside, you can often find sales in retail and beauty on Valentine's Day. Amazon, Macy's and Belk offer steep discounts for the holiday. Who needs over-priced tapas and forced affection when you can get a Kindle for cheap?

11. ... Or better yet, staying in.
If you haven't made a reservation at least a week in advance, odds are you'll be waiting outside in the cold for an under-whelming prix fixe. The crowds and cold give you an excuse to stay in with your beau/belle, friends, family, or just a good book and some take-out.

Maybe just don't watch other people celebrate.