Forget Black Day (South Korea’s April holiday for singles). Who can wait a whole two months after having your heart crushed by your unresponsive, unrequited jjak-sarang (one-sided love)? Eat jjajangmyeon now. Just be sure to consume the noodles in the privacy of your home. Salty tears and black bean sauce do not mix. ($1; www.hmart.com)

In the beginning, there was a fig leaf; now, it’s dirty boxers. But a Blacksocks underwear subscription ensures your man always has a fresh pair delivered to his door. Men can choose boxers or briefs made from fine cotton. Now that’s a gift for him—that’s really a gift for you. (Annual subscription starts at $87; www.blacksocks.com)

Johnny Walker again? Be original. Not only is Rosangel sugar-free, it’s infused with hibiscus flowers, known for their health and beauty benefits, and comes in this elegant rose blush bottle. It’ll almost make you forget that you’re drinking tequila. (Cuz you want to be classy when you’re downing shots.) ($36.99; www.rosangel.com)

All outta love? How about a little help from a pocket-size love mascot? Handmade in Thailand by a fair trade cooperative, members of the Kamibashi String Doll Gang each serve their own purpose–from stealing hearts to finding love to mending a broken heart. Think of them as reverse voodoo dolls.

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A box of chocolates is so ’92. And didn’t your sweetie swear 2010 would be the year she’d put an end to the ddong-bae (pot belly)? Don’t sabotage. Seduce! Godiva, renown for their sensuous chocolates, have now captured their essence in a drool-inducing candle. Scents include black almond truffle and raspberry ganache. ($22.50; neimanmarcus.com)