What are your worst Valentine’s Day stories? The Independent finds out | Lifestyle

Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is celebrated by millions around the world every year.

But even a day that’s all about spending time with people you love can pile on the pressure – and can open itself up to some pretty bad dates rather than rom-com worthy tales.

The Independent asked people on the streets of east London to recall their worst-ever Valentine’s Day stories – and they might just make you feel better about your own experiences of the occasion.