Yikes-This Is North Carolina’s Most Googled Term On Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air.  And, Cupid readies his aim to bring the perfect matches together.  However, it's not always candy and roses for everyone this time of year.  Have you ever wondered what kinds of things folks are searching online for the most romantic holiday of the year?  Well, get ready.  SatelliteInternet.com conducted a study to find out what each state searches on the big day.  And, this is North Carolina's most Googled term on Valentine's Day.

So, as it turns out North Carolina's most Googled term on Valentine's Day is 'break up.'  Ouch.  But, before you get too upset, realize we aren't alone.  All in all, 23 states Googled 'break up.'  And, that makes it the most popular search term that day.  A few of the other states that join North Carolina in Googling 'break up' are Georgia, Florida and California.  Hey, for you singles I guess that means the field opens up in these states each February 14th.

And, as far as other popular search terms in each state, those vary.  But, the study finds everything from 'romantic movies,' to 'date night' to 'Tinder' and 'chocolate.'  And, there's even one state that Googles 'free Valentine's cards.'  Come on Rhode Island.  Be better!  But, our neighbors in South Carolina are all lovey dovey with searches for 'poetry.'  So, at least there's that!

Now, what's the takeaway from this study?  I tend to think a whole day dedicated to romance and love puts an awful lot of pressure on everyone.  If you're single, it can be a harsh reminder.  And, it appears as though everyone but you is living their happily ever after.  Obviously, that's not true.  And, if you're in a couple the pressure to make the day spectacular is heavy.  Plus, some might just take the day as a good jumping off point to sever ties with a relationship that's not working.

After all, I saw another study that said nearly half of people buy their own chocolates on Valentine's Day.  So, that sounds to me like it can't be working out for everyone.  I've spent Valentine's alone and in a relationship.  You get through it either way, LOL.  Just keep in mind what an old beau of mine once said, "You have to learn to enjoy your own company as much or more than that of others."  Good advice even if he was a bit narcissistic.

To see the methodology used in the study and the searches for all the states, take a look at the full results.

Are you hoping to celebrate Valentine's Day with your significant other this year in Charlotte? It can be a little rough to plan what you consider to be the most "perfect" Valentine's Day. But, for me, I love planning some of the most romantic date nights for my boyfriend. This will be our first Valentine's Day together and I know he has some fun things planned up his sleeve. We all know that dinner is one of the best ways to end the night, because who doesn't love a good meal? I decided to take the time to look up some great restaurant options in Charlotte. From seafood to steakhouses to lowkey spots, you may have never heard of. But they would probably make some of the best options for you to enjoy this Valentine's Day.

Maybe you are looking for the best spots to book an early reservation before everything gets booked up. So, have no fear - that is why I am here! I want to be able to help you really find the perfect date night spots for Valentine's Day. So, I am listing out some of the most romantic restaurants I can find here in Charlotte. Book that reservation and soak up the romance with that special someone! Eat up and tell me how much you enjoy some of these spots.

Interested in enjoying a great French atmosphere? La Belle Helene is one of those places you may want to book a table at. The interior is very old school French and the vibe and atmosphere is beautiful and romantic. You and your partner can enjoy a great meal and great glass of wine or cocktail. The menu offers choices such as duck confit, oysters, ratatouille, French onion soup, and more! They also have a private dining option if you want to host a romantic dinner for a few different couples.

Mariposa is one of those places that make you feel like you've stepped into a different place. The restaurant brings all of your favorite culinary imaginations together in one spot. Your total dining experience is a vibe from the atmosphere to the menu to the service. For dinner, they offer up a wide range of cuisines for you to enjoy. Enjoy small shareables like street corn fritters and Spanish octopus. Or you can enjoy their larger shareable plates like crispy skin brazino and hearth roasted salmon. Mariposa allows you to dine into a wide range of culinary options with tasty cocktails to sip on the side.

Here is another spot that I have been dying to go to and heard many great things about. Deluxe Fun Dining is the ultimate dining experience that offers a unique take on eating out. For Valentine's Day they are offering up a special 3 course menu for $99 per person from 2/09 - 2/18. Experience food a new level with their unique presentations and dish styling. The atmosphere allows you to not only eat good, but experience some fun and enjoy eating out. The 3 courses allow you to choose a starter or salad, main dish, and dessert for your Valentine's Day meal.

Saku translate to "to bloom" to "to laugh" in Japanese and the restaurant truly brings that ambiance. Saku is a Japanese style restaurant that specializes in robata grilling of yakitori & kushiyaki, high quality sushi, classic Japanese comfort food, handcrafted cocktails and sakes. If you are a fan of Japanese food then this might be the perfect place for a date night. The ambiance is beautiful and makes you feel like you entered into a Japanese cherry blossom field. 

The Crunkleton is one of those places you see a video of on TikTok and automatically want to stop and see what it is. They offer up great cocktails and open fire cooking that you can dive into and enjoy for the night. You can set a reservation to be seated inside or in their patio and enjoy the ambiance for the night. Their dinner menu is filled with many options such as raw or charred oysters, mussels, wings, salmon, steak, burgers, and more.

Supperland is one of those places that if you have been in Charlotte then you probably have heard about or been to before. Supperland is settled in a renovated mid-century church and could be the go to place for a date night. The beautiful architecture inside really captures your attention and allows for a nice setting during date night. Enjoy some great southern dishes such as a seafood tower, oysters, cast iron cabbage, mac and cheese, and more.