Despite feeling like we’ve only just got over one holiday of forced fun, Valentine’s Day is about to arrive armed with anticipation of deep declarations of love and at least a good excuse for a fancy dinner.
But walk down a card aisle and the only feelings you’re sure to catch are ones of nausea. Garish red cards with gushy messages that you would never, ever say out of self-respect will have you thinking your partner will leave you if you get them one rather than cement your relationship.
In the interest of not selling yourself short, here are some alternative options that relay your realness and won’t leave either of you cringing: