Valentine’s Day can be a dreadful day to go through for singles. The sight of roses, heart-shaped candy and happy couples everywhere can be painful, particularly for those who’ve just ended a relationship or lost a loved one. Here are some suggestions to spend Valentine’s Day alone positively.
Pamper Yourself
Give yourself a big treat and do something you don’t usually get to do. Send flowers for yourself, get a facial or spa treatment, take a long luxurious bath, have a movie marathon (try watching The Lord of the Rings or Star Wars series), cook yourself a gourmet dinner, read a good book uninterrupted or play the latest Wii game till you drop. The point is to be kind and generous to yourself.
Get Connected with Family and Friends
Write down a list of names of people you’ve always wanted to call but haven’t had the time to do so. Then call them one by one. There are probably a cousin, an uncle, an old school friend and a former neighbor who will be thrilled to hear from an old familiar voice.
Offer to Babysit for Others
The demand for babysitters is usually high on Valentine’s Day. If you’re free, it’s a good idea to take the load off someone by offering to babysit. Do this as a favor for a friend or family member. That way, you’ll have someone to spend the day or evening with while the child’s parents have the opportunity to enjoy themselves knowing that their child is in good hands.
Give to Community
Spread a little love and cheer to others. Do some charity work or volunteer at shelters for women and children, aged care homes or your church. Spending time with those truly in need of help and companionship is one of the best gifts a person can give to others.
Adopt a Pet
Having a pet can help those on their own cope with loneliness a lot better. Dogs and cats are affectionate creatures and get along very well with humans. If you don’t have a pet, it may be a good time to adopt one now. You’ll have a little friend to cuddle, talk to and care for. And the best thing is that the little creature will reciprocate with just as much affection.
Seek out Other Singles
If the thought of being alone on Valentine’s Day is truly depressing, seek out other singles. Surely not everyone you know will be having a Valentine’s Day hot date. There will be a few others just like you. Get the others together and organize something – go paint the town red, have a little “Singles Only” party at someone’s house or get away for the weekend as a group.
Being alone on Valentine’s Day isn’t a bad thing. Don’t wallow in self-pity. Get yourself busy with other things. Give yourself a long-deserved treat, call up old friends, offer to babysit for someone, do some community work, get yourself a pet or meet up with other singles for a night out. Being busy and doing something useful will ultimately make you feel better.
To read more Valentine’s Day-related articles, check out also Celebrating Valentine’s Day Frugally, Romancing Stay-at-home Mums and Valentine’s Day for Married Couples.
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