I know it’s easy to get jealous and frustrated if you’re single on Valentine’s Day, since all the happy couples you know could be sharing cute photos and lovey-dovey status updates all day. Also, if you’re brave enough to go to a bar/restaurant/or movie, you will be surrounded by public displays of affection. I know it’s tempting to say, “Get a room,” but please resist the urge (because nobody likes a Negative Ned or Nancy, and complaining about things you don’t like won’t make them go away). But don’t fret, dear reader; with a positive attitude and a little creativity, you can have just as much fun as every happy couple you encounter… even if you’re single on Valentine’s Day.
1. Laugh it up!
Laughter boosts your mood, reduces stress, and makes you feel better. On Valentine’s day, have your own funny movie marathon, enjoy some stand-up comedy and laugh to your heart’s content! Cuddle up on the couch with your pet(s) and a cozy blanket to laugh it up. Treat yourself to a cheap and healthy snack like natural popcorn or yogurt mixed with berries and dark chocolate. If you’re looking for movie suggestions, here’s an obvious one:
Or, if stand-up is more your thing, you could have some giggle-fits with Aziz Ansari:
2. Have a Singles Party!
Get together with some of your single friends and have a get together! If you’d like to turn your private celebration into a fun party, invite some friends over who are also members of Club Single. Ask them to bring a snack (or maybe even a bottle of wine?) and laugh the night away. If you would rather go out on the town, you might be helped by this list of fifty cheap and fun night-out ideas.
3. Treat yourself!
I know the idea of taking yourself on a date might sound kind of strange, but this is one of the best ways to learn how to be happy alone. A massage will relieve any tension built up from stress at work or home; a make-over will give you a fresh, exciting look that increases your confidence; going to a restaurant or movie alone will help you become more comfortable by yourself (and you can even choose to go where you want to go without debating the issue with friends or family); and retail therapy is almost always a good idea.
4. Catch up with someone you miss.
It’s easy to lose touch with the special people who add meaning to our lives when we get busy with life. If you’re single on Valentine’s Day, why not take the opportunity to catch-up with a close friend who you haven’t talked to in months or years? Thanks to the power of the Internet, location is irrelevant; you can chat face-to-face with a friend who lives on the other side of the world, just like the Jetsons predicted 50 years ago, with the magic of Skype or Google Hangouts. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0idWiHiasKg
5. Do whatever you want.
Please don’t read this article as a list of things you absolutely should do. This list is meant to provide you with some inspiration to guide you in the right direction, but you are the CEO of your life, so you should take full ownership of your actions. No one knows you better than yourself, so do whatever makes you feel happy and fulfilled, whatever that might be.
It can be a bummer to be single on Valentine’s Day, but only if you allow it to be.
You deserve to be happy, with or without a partner, so do everything in your power to make this holiday a positive occasion. If you’re a member of Club Single and wonder why that could be, you might want to check-out these potential reasons why you are still single. If you have more fun ideas for things to do if you’re single on Valentine’s Day, please share them in the comments. <3
