The Single Girl's V-Day Survival Guide: 4 Must-Dos

1. Stay home.

It's tough because this year, V-Day falls in the middle of the work week--and your boss may not appreciate having half her work force call in sick on a busy day. But try.

2. Block comparisons.

Don't spend time measuring yourself against happy couples. Remember, just because a person is partnered up on V-Day doesn't necessarily mean she's blissed out.

3. Turn off the TV.

Made it through the day? Don't toss it all into a heart-shaped hamper by watching mushy, romantic TV shows. Rent a funny DVD instead (no rom-coms, okay?).

4. Gab with pals.

Commiserate with friends. It's perfectly okay to ring up your single gal pals and go out to celebrate "Independence Day" instead of V-Day. Check out our single girls' gimik guide for ideas.