8 Types of Valentine’s Day Candy Everyone Secretly Hates

Conversation Hearts

Yes, the hearts that say “I love you,” “Be mine,” and even the modern update “Text me” are adorable, but they taste… awful. You can only have one or two of them before tossing them in the trash (ideally when the person who gave them to you isn’t looking). “They’re a classic Valentine’s Day candy,” says Emily Kelly of The Candy Blogger. “But let’s be honest, no one wants to receive a box of candy that tastes like chalk.” Instead, Emily recommends Jelly Belly Petite Sour Hearts because “they pack a punch of amazing flavor and cuteness.” Feeling guilty about indulging? Don’t. Here why candy is better for you than you think.