Men love to act like they're the only ones who know how to play: Dating three girls at once, sleeping with one tonight and taking another to meet his mum tomorrow. They walk around like they invented multitasking, like the game was designed for them and them alone.

I'm currently dating five men and every single one of them thinks he's the only one. They don't know about each other. They've never suspected a thing. And Valentine's Day, the most romantic, couple-centric, "prove your love" day of the year, is right around the corner.

Now, I already know what you're thinking. "Girl, you're going to get caught." "There's no way you pull this off." "One of them is definitely going to find out."

Because I've already mapped out my entire Valentine's Day down to the minute. Five men. Twenty-four hours. Zero overlap. And by the time February 15th rolls around, they'll all think they had me to themselves.

So sit back, grab your popcorn, and let me walk you through my Valentine's Day game plan. This is going to be fun.

Man #1: Damian (The Married One Who "Doesn't Do Valentine's")

Let's start with Damian. Damian is currently married with two kids, but he's been having major issues with his wife and is in the middle of a divorce. We met last year when his wife was denying him intimacy, you know how that story goes. Anyway, his wife apparently ruined Valentine's Day for him years ago, so now he claims he doesn't celebrate it.

Because I'm not just any girlfriend, I'm the sweet, understanding girlfriend who knows how to play her position. So I'm sending Damian a beautiful Valentine's package. Something thoughtful. Something that says, "I care about you even when you say you don't care about this holiday."

He's going to get it. He's going to call me. He's going to say all the sweet things about how I'm nothing like his wife and how he wishes he'd never married her in the first place. And then? He's going to send me money. Probably twice the amount I spent on the package.

Man #2: IK (The Sweet Boy Who Thinks I'm Innocent)

Next up is IK. My sweet, sweet boy. IK thinks I'm this naive, innocent girl who wouldn't hurt a fly. And honestly? I love keeping it that way.

So when I told him my nephew's birthday falls on Valentine's Day and I promised to help my sister with the party, he completely understood. He even said, "Family comes first, babe."

But wait, you don't think I stopped there, right? Of course not. Because I'm his sweet girl, and sweet girls make time for their man even when they're busy.

So we're meeting for breakfast at 8AM. A cute little café. Pancakes, maybe some mimosas. We'll spend time together till 12PM, and then I'll kiss him goodbye and head off to "play big aunty."

Except there's no nephew. There's no party. There's just me, moving on to the next stop on my Valentine's Day tour.

Man #3: Pere (The Paranoid One Who Watches My Every Move)

Pere is protective. Like, really protective. His ex cheated on him, so now he's constantly on edge, always watching, always checking in. He's never found my little secret, but he's also the one most likely to start asking questions if something feels off.

Pere loves sex. Like, really loves it. Let's just say it's going to be that time of the month by February 14th. (Don't ask me if this is actually true. Just trust the process.)

I'll call him in the morning, crying about cramps. He's going to feel bad, grab my Valentine's gift, and come over to check on me. But he can't stay long because he has to work; he works remotely and usually only has time for me at night.

So I'll promise him crazy, mind-blowing sex once my period is over. We'll make out a little. He'll feel like the best boyfriend in the world for being there for me. And then he'll leave.

Man #4: Victor (The Workaholic Who Made This Easy)

Victor loves to work. Like, genuinely loves it. The man is a workaholic, and honestly, it's one of my favorite things about him because it means he's low-maintenance.

He already hinted that he's not sure we can make plans for Valentine's Day because he's in the middle of a huge project with a presentation the next day.

But of course, I couldn't just accept it without a little drama. So I feigned anger. Didn't speak to him for two days. And when we eventually made up, I cried.

Now? He's cleared his lunch schedule and promised to devote the entire weekend to me.

Perfect. Lunch works. I'll eat, spend some quality time, and be on my way.

Man #5: Tobi (The Life of the Party And My Main Event)

Tobi is the life of the party. Fun, spontaneous, always planning something extravagant. There was absolutely no way I was escaping Valentine's Day with Tobi. None.

And honestly? I didn't want to. Tobi is the main reason I juggled everyone else's schedules in the first place.

Tobi and I are going on a midnight boat cruise. Champagne, music, the works. We'll be out on the water all night and back in the early hours of the morning.

And while we're partying? Here's what's happening with everyone else:

My phone will be off. I'll be dancing, drinking, and having the time of my life with Tobi. And no one will know.

So there you have it. My Valentine's Day game plan. Five men. One day. Zero casualties.

I know you probably have a million questions. "How do you keep track of all this?" "Don't you feel guilty?" "What if one of them finds out?"

But here's the thing: I love my five men. And I'm not leaving any of them. Not yet, anyway.

Next up is my birthday. Oh wait, they all have different dates saved as my birthday.

Anyway, I'll come up with another game plan for that.

Raw confession from a woman juggling five men on Valentine's Day and none of them know about the others. Here's her minute-by-minute survival plan.

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