Who says Valentine’s Day is only for couples? Valentine’s Day originated from more spiritual (not romantic) roots anyway, so why should all the loved-up couples get to take over on the 14th February every year? Besides, this day has escalated into a money-making machine for jewelry and lingerie stores, florists, restaurants, card companies, and chocolate companies. What is so romantic about that?
Unfortunately, many single men and women let Valentine’s Day get them down. This is a shame because Valentine’s Day is a great day to love ourselves and the wonderful people in our lives, and rejoice in the fact that we can be positive, healthy, happy, and independent.
Valentine’s Day can be anything you want it to be. Make Valentine’s Day less about romance and more about love in general. Read on for some great single-oriented ways to spend this day.
Honor a Friendship
Take this opportunity to show a close friend or sibling how much you value them. If you don’t want to spend Valentine’s Day alone, spend it with someone who is deeply important to you. Spending time with people who love and appreciate us is a great way to honor the day of love, without feeling that you are missing out on anything by not being in a relationship.
If you would rather hang out in a group with a bunch of good friends, that’s great! But beware of toxic, bitter people who will spend the whole day complaining about their ex. You don’t want to be dragged down by that. You also shouldn’t surround yourself with couples; stick to the single members of your social circle.
Remember that Valentine’s Day is about loving what you have in life, not complaining about what you don’t have. So if you decide to go with the group hang-out on Valentine’s Day, stick to positive, upbeat people who aren’t going to ruin your day.
Party Time
Here’s an idea for those of you more socially-oriented singles: throw a party! Hire a local hall, set a theme, and send out invites to everyone you know. Go crazy with the details; tell everyone to dress up and bring theme-related food. If this sounds a little expensive, consider joining up with two or three friends and splitting the cost.
There is actually an element of good karma in this; other single people who are worried that they won’t have anything else to do will receive your invitation and instantly feel better. They will have something to look forward to, thanks to you.
Love Thyself
Spending quality time yourself is honestly one of the single most important, yet most neglected, aspects of being human. This goes for people in relationships too. We get so caught up getting on with life that we forget to take a moment to just lavishly indulge ourselves in whatever we want. So read a book or watch a movie that you have always wanted to, but never found the time for. Book that luxurious trip to a spa that you have been putting off. Have a movie marathon, give yourself a pedicure, put a face-mask on, or spend hours in the bath. Just remember, what you do should be something that you don’t usually give yourself time for. This way what you do will feel special.
Ready, Set, Action!
If the idea of indulgence doesn’t appeal to you, you may wish to find a more pro-active way to spend Valentine’s Day. Re-arrange your bedroom, deep clean your kitchen, sort your taxes, or get started on the novel you’ve been meaning to write.
If you’d rather watch paint dry than do any of the above, perhaps find something new to add to your life, such as a new hobby or skill. For example, yoga, meditation, kickboxing, and dance are all great activities to try. Alternatively, try your hand at Photoshop, learn to speak language or play a musical instrument, or even just learn a new recipe.
Valentine’s Day isn’t something you should be dreading just because you are not in a relationship. In fact, people in relationships can often get so caught up in each other that they end up neglecting themselves and everyone else they care about. You’re in a good position because you can do absolutely anything you want to do, without worrying that your partner won’t approve. Throw a party, go to the spa, or simply just spend some quality time with yourself and the people who love you.
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