February 14th is this week, and that means social media is filling up with pictures of “perfect” couples, telling us what true love really looks like. And of course, some of those darlings are genuinely happy to be together and simply want to show off their charming partner. There’s nothing wrong with that.
However, what’s often forgotten during this time of year is that both casual dates and serious relationships come with disappointment, too. So to reassure you that the most appropriate expectations for Valentine’s Day may be none at all, we compiled a collection of the worst experiences people have had while celebrating this special occasion. One has to wonder: what did they do to end up on Cupid’s naughty list?