Single or taken, I think a lot of us can agree with the fact that Valentine’s Day is the dumbest and most unnecessary holiday in existence. But since it’s basically impossible to escape as your local Duane Reade transforms itself into the red and pink wonderland of your nightmares, and every email list you’ve ever subscribed to begins inundating you with V-Day themed shopping lists, sales and promo codes like “URMINE2014,” you have to realize that you cannot be in denial of this unfortunate day entirely. The good news is you can totally use it as an opportunity to feel extra appreciative for your lack of a partner or love interest! Make some popcorn and check out these Netflix recomendations that will make you thankful that you’re not in any of the following relationships or situations.
1. Young Adult. 2011. Directed by Jason Reitman.
Mavis Gary is technically single, but her warped sense of reality kind of has her thinking that she’s in a relationship with her ex-boyfriend from high school. Either way, Mavis will make you feel a hell of a lot better about having no one in your life. I mean, being lonely beats chasing around an ex who’s happily married and clearly not interested in you.
2. Antichrist. 2009. Directed by Lars Von Trier.
Surely, being single isn’t always the greatest, but you know what it’s way better than? Recovering from the death of your toddler in a creepy cabin with your spouse, and learning that he/she is totally evil and insane, and that your private parts are no longer safe in their presence.
3. The Virgin Suicides. 1999. Directed by Sofia Coppola.
Poor Lux Lisbon. She’s finally allowed to go on a date with the dreamy Tripp Fontaine, but it ends with her (Spoiler Alert for the 5% of the population who haven’t seen this) waking up by herself on the school’s football field in her homecoming dress, and then basically being locked inside her house until she and her sisters do what the title suggests. At least you aren’t her, right?!
4. Drinking Buddies. 2013. Directed by Joe Swanberg.
This is an awesomely accurate representation of what it’s like when people in relationships have feelings for other people… who are also in relationships. It’s incredibly frustrating, and there’s a good chance that it will not end well.
5. Rosemary’s Baby. 1968. Directed by Roman Polanski.
I know that the chances of this happening are pretty slim but when you get serious with someone, you must accept the fact that they might turn to the dark side and your first-born child might actually end up being Satan’s. Just saying!