Spare a thought for the singles this Valentine's Day or give the broken hearted a break with one of these Anti-Valentine's Day gifts.
The stench of rose petals and the sound of cooing lovebirds in the air can only mean one thing, it must be Valentine's Day. For those unlucky in love it can be a day of heart-shaped hell. In order to get them through the ordeal, embrace the idea of Anti-Valentine's Day and give Hallmark a run for its money. With our pick of the best of heartache-inspired Anti-Valentine's Day gifts you can truly capture the cynicism of our only celebration for the lonely hearts, sceptics and pessimists out there. Happy Anti-Valentine's Day!
The quintessential ‘Little Black Book’ - perfect for stylish lotharios about town...
Price: £35.00 From Smythson
If you're about as enthusiastic about Valentine's Day as you are about wet Monday mornings, then this t-shirt should get the message across when the heart-shaped hell rolls around....
Price: £15.00 From Shot Dead In The Head
When the heart-shaped hell of Valentine's Day is getting you down, let this print give you solace. When you're feeling lonely, you can feel assured you're not the only one.
Price: £50.00 From Design Supremo
If the single life is good enough for royalty, then it is good enough for you. Content yourself with the fact that Elizabeth I was an anti-Valentine too.
Price: £11.35 From Zazzle
If you're all alone come Valentine's Day, never fear because Liberty have created this novel kit that will allow you to knit your very own Casanova. The set contains everything you...
Price: £10.95 From Liberty
Spend a night in with an assortment of delicious, Belgian edibles and treat yourself. Who needs love when you have chocolate?
Price: £9.99 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
If you're looking for a gift that explores the baffling contradiction of love rather than a mushy love poem, then Harland Miller’s 'Incurable Romantic - Seeks Dirty Filthy...
Price: £1,250.00 From Other Criteria
The perfect solution for any lonely hearts! Place your miniature girlfriend in water and watch lovingly as she expands 600% over a 3 days period. Not only is she a fine looking...
Price: £1.99 From Toyday
The perfect solution for any lonely hearts! Simply pop your miniature new beau into water and watch adoringly as he grows 600% over 3 days. He's polite, he never snores and never...
Price: £1.99 From Toyday
A guide that catalogues the 'deal-breakers' that turn ideal dates in to worst nightmares whether it's an annoying habit (talking during films) or a worldview (grandeur delusions),...
Price: £7.19 From Amazon
Calling all Romeos, forget sugar spice and all things nice; this is perfume with a vengeance. Combining rich Bulgarian rose with notes of patchouli and vanilla, her revenge will be...
Price: £79.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
The grass is certainly not always greener if this entertaining book is anything to go by. Packed with detailed descriptions of 50 bad boyfriends and accompanying photos of the...
Price: £9.65 From Amazon
Sadly it's true, sometimes a bar of chocolate is considerably more satisfying. Designed by Alice Wang to explore the relationship between the people in your life and consumer...
Price: £22.00 From Generate
These mischievous little Pin Badges by artist David Shrigley allow the lucky wearer to parade a snippet of his caustic humour on their sleeve or lapel. Includes sets such as 'My...
Price: £5.00 From Polite
If you find yourself alone this Valentine’s Day, you don’t have to worry about piling on the pounds, so why not cook up a storm with some of Rosie Lovell's delicious...
Price: £4.78 From Amazon
When Nancy Archer has a close encounter with an alien, her resulting growth spurt sees her wreak revenge on her cheating husband and his mistress. This print comes from the...
Price: £33.00 From Art RepublicShow your first lady just how much she means to you with one of these beautiful bridesmaid gifts.
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