>> Abby Ellin, The New York Times Published: 10 Feb 2021 01:27 PM BdST Updated: 10 Feb 2021 01:27 PM BdST This year, even those who usually go all out on Feb 14 are reconsidering. The New York Times Even if he had a partner, Ryan Bailey wouldn’t be spending Valentine’s Day whipping up an elaborate five-course meal or scattering rose petals over a box of marzipan. Nor would he be whisking his beloved out for a dreamy candlelit dinner. "); } First of all, Bailey can’t cook. And he lives in Los Angeles, where the COVID-19 situation seems to change daily. As of this writing, outdoor restaurants are open. But who knows what it will look like on Feb 14?