Being in a relationship with a partner who doesn’t have the same priorities can be rough. This type of thing is especially painful around holidays like Valentine’s Day.

What can you do if you care about celebrating the annual day of love, but your partner isn’t into it?

Reevaluate your relationship… ASAP

You are not “asking for too much” or being “extra” if you want to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your partner.

You’re not “doing the most” by hoping for a romantic date night, a gift exchange, and some shared sentimental moments.

If you’re dating a partner who doesn’t respect that, it’s on YOU for choosing to stay.

The longer you stay in a relationship with someone who can’t be bothered to make you feel special, the longer you will suffer through holiday seasons down the line.

You DESERVE to be with someone who’s excited to celebrate your love. You deserve to be with someone who would go above and beyond to put a smile on your face.

Whether they think Valentine’s Day is corny or cringeworthy is irrelevant. If they know you care about it, that should make them care about it too.

Stop accepting breadcrumbs. Just stop.

A basic bouquet of flowers costs between $10 and $12 dollars.

A single rose can be purchased for $3.

Small (yet thoughtful) gifts like teddy bears, candles, mugs, journals, and hair accessories cost between $5 and $10.

Slightly bigger gifts ranging from $15 to $20 include makeup palettes, body lotions, tote bags, T-shirts, and simple pieces of jewelry.

It doesn’t break the bank for your partner to round up a few of these items and toss them into a gift bag for you to see on Valentine’s Day.

If your partner KNOWS you care about this holiday, yet they refuse to celebrate it with you, realize that they don’t mind seeing you hurt and disappointed.

Is that really the type of partner you want to stay with forever? Cut them loose this year and give yourself a fighting chance at a beautiful Valentine’s Day by the time next year rolls around with someone who genuinely adores you.