Valentine's Day - The date we love to hate

TARA FLYNN is an actress, comedian, and the author of You’re Grand. She is married to Carl Austin, a writer on Fair City.

“I hate Valentine’s Day. It’s not the day’s fault, but when you’re single, it’s torture. If you’re alone, it’s another societally approved reason to feel inadequate. On the other hand, if you’re with someone, the pressure to do something amazing is almost unbearable.

“Twice I was dumped during the week of the 14th and I’m pretty sure that pressure had something to do with it. Way to make me feel extra-sad, Hallmark! There are no ‘Sorry you got dumped this week, of all weeks’ cards’. (Note to self: greeting-card idea pitch.)