Left all alone on Valentine’s Day? No problem, just follow this bloke’s photo guide to faking a boyfriend or girlfriend
All you need is a well-placed wig, flexible limbs and nail polish and hey presto! A fake date is all yours...
DREADING the "So, met anyone special?" questions from the family this Valentine’s Day?
Well, you're in luck! Creative singleton Rain Yokohama has come up with a hilarious way to silence the smug-attacheds in your life - a fake girlfriend.
The old adage "fake it ‘till you make it" has quite literally been taken to heart by Yokohama.
The social media star - who posts under the name Rain Cavalry Yokohama - shows how to flaunt a fake relationship with your imaginary girlfriend or boyfriend.
In these hilarious photos Yokohama shares tips on how to take pictures to look like you have a girlfriend.
And the beauty of the internet is that you can be whoever you want to be on social media.
So, if you want to come across as the one in a cuddly romantic relationship with a loving and attentive girlfriend, then why not?
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The clever photographer sure makes his fake girlfriend look pretty real.
He even went as far as applying nail polish to his own fingernails and bending his limbs in ways that would make a contortionist cry.
Before you go ahead and try to fake your own relationship, here are few ideas of how to caption your newfound love in pictures...
Facebook caption: ‘Never fall asleep with my GF around LOL’
Reality: All you need is a marker pen, steady foot, flexible toes and the timer on your camera – oh, not forgetting the wet wipes to remove the marks you made yourself.
Facebook caption: ‘Off for a romantic walk in the woods #love’
Reality: Practise your one-footed stance, and nail your balance before attempting this one. And don’t forget timer mode again.
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Facebook Caption: ‘Love my bae with all my heart’
Reality: Make sure one hand is manicured before attempting the high level of flexibility required for this shot, oh and a super strong mouth grip is needed too.
Facebook caption: ‘Love is… not letting me go out with food all round my chops’
Reality: This is one of the hardest shots to get, you’ll need strong wrist flexibility, and some great nail polish.
Facebook caption: ‘I know, I know, GET A ROOM, right? Love ya bae!’
Reality: The lying-on-a-bed-kissing shot is a fool-proof way to convince friends you’re a plus-one. Just don’t forget the nail polish.
Facebook caption: ‘No, my GF is hotter than yours’
Reality: All you need is clever lighting, an arty shot, cardboard body cut out and your trust timer mode camera phone.
If this all seems like far too much faff and you still want to give good old fashioned dating a go then maybe try new dating app Hater - it lets miserable singletons meet people who dislike the same things as them.