So Valentine’s Day is coming up and we know love is in the air! There are many people offering opinions and suggestions on how to make that day special with that special someone. But how do you spend Valentine’s Day if you’re not married, dating, or in a committed relationship? That my dear single friend is the dozen rose question? No worries. I’ve done some research and I’ve got you covered. Here are a list of three blogs/articles that think of singles on February 14. Who knows this may be your last Valentine’s Day solo :o).
6 Valentine’s Day Do’s and Don’ts! by Cheyenne Bostock
Huffingtonpost.com
The first blog I wanted to highlight is “6 Valentine’s Day Do’s and Don’ts!” by Cheyenne Bostock. In his blog Bostock encourages singles to “date themselves” and let singles know they don’t need a man to make them happy (and I’m assuming that a man doesn’t need a women to be happy either). He warns and advises people not to get caught in the Valentine’s Day trap. You know the drill: chocolate, candy, gifts. His sentiments are that you shouldn’t have to wait one day out of the year to let someone know you care about them. I agree. If you love somebody you need to show it more than once per year.
Hey, Single Ladies! 7 Ways To OWN Valentine’s Day This Year By Stephanie Castillo
My second blog highlight is “Hey, Single Ladies! 7 Ways To OWN Valentine’s Day This Year” by Stephanie Castillo. In this blog Castillo suggests that instead of feeling sorry for themselves, single ladies and gents should get up and do something. Things like: spending time with your friends, throwing a party, or spending time showing love to someone else, or simply loving you. I love this notion of loving you for Valentine’s Day. We can get so caught up in the trap of having someone to love that we forget to love one of the most important people in our lives: ourselves. Castillo suggests doing something for you, and if you do want that special someone to come your way, then decide what you want and take steps in that direction.
Being Single on Valentine’s Day
A Survival Guide
Advice from Professor Laura S. Brown
Chiff.com
Lastly, I wanted to highlight “Being Single on Valentine’s Day A Survival Guide” posted on the website Chiff.com. In this post Dr. Laura S. Brown a professor of psychology at Argosy University/Seattle offers advice on how singles can enjoy Valentine’s Day. She reminds and encourages singles that we (yes I’m in this category) do have an identity outside of a romantic relationship. Dr.Brown reminds us that Valentine’s Day is a commercial holiday and of all the money you’ll be saving yourself if you don’t buy into it –and who doesn’t love saving cash! She also says that if you are single and you enjoy being single, it is OK. If this is you nothing is wrong with you and you are not weird. Again, your relationship status does not define you.
I’m wishing you a Happy Feb 14. By the way: I think I will take Bostock’s advice and date myself this year. Who’s with me?
Signing Off,
Gelayne
