Drew Goins (That wasn’t Kristen Wiig dancing with Sia — that was him!) and Kelsey Weekman (Beck) are the advice columnists of “You Asked for It.” Results may vary.
You: How should I pass the time this Valentine’s weekend if I don’t have a special someone to spend it with me?
YAFI: Don’t be ashamed to stay in. Just think of all the money you’re saving! Now you can afford that really swanky single plot at the cemetery.
Settle down on the couch with something feel-good like “Property Brothers” or “The Wire.” Burrow so deeply into the cushions that you are rendered immobile in a cocoon of leathery warmth and tiny pieces of popcorn that are probably there because your roommate is messy and it’s not your fault because that’s gross.
See if NASA will pay you $18,000 to remain in that semi-incapacitated stupor for 70 days.
Interested in going out? Stop that. Don’t be. You’re much safer indoors. Trust us. You’ll be safer from Cupid’s arrows. And measles. Mainly measles.
You: This is my relationship’s third Valentine’s Day. I’m tired of trying to outdo my S.O. with celebrations. Where do we go from here?
YAFI: Keeping the romance alive without setting up unrealistic, unsustainable expectations is tough. And if we had a solid answer to print here, people would probably start scalping this paper on Franklin.
Instead, we’ll offer you this: Rather than trying to one-up each other this year, keep the flirty, competitive spirit alive — but sensible — by one-downing each other.