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5 Ways To Celebrate Valentine's Day When You're Single
dymond phillips • Feb 05, 2021
Well it's that time of the year again. The stores all have teddy bears, and candy all out. Everybody is asking for flowers and edible arrangements. This is the one time of the year where, it seems like almost everybody is booed up and all of a sudden in a full blown relationship. Some people are taking extravagant vacations, while others are having home date nights. While I scroll on social media I see so many girls and even some guys, almost begging for a Valentine to fly out the sky. People even reach out their ex or people they haven't spoken to in months just to try to get a date for February 14th. Valentine's Day is one of the most overly commercialized holidays there is. It's supposed to be a day to celebrate love. I've even seen people break up with their partner, because of the gift they received on Valentine's Day. People equate love to gifts and money, when that's not what it is. Don't get me wrong, I love receiving gifts, but I won't allow society to make me feel bad about not having special plans for the day. Let's not forget, it's the middle of a GLOBAL PANDEMIC, which impacts how we date. If you're freshly out a relationship, a satisfied single, or casually dating, this post will help you. Here are five ways to celebrate Valentine's Day when you're single.
1. Buy Yourself A Gift
Whatever you can afford, the size of the gift doesn't matter. Maybe it's something you've been eyeballing. Make yourself special by being your own valentine. The gift you're craving from someone else get it. Every other week, I buy myself three dozen roses. It's my form of self care. It's a small gesture, that makes me feel special. Maybe it's gifting yourself dinner from your favorite restaurant.
2. Go On A Mini Vacation
I love traveling alone, it's so relaxing. If you can't afford to go somewhere expensive, try driving to the closest city or state from you. I love being in nice hotels and just new scenery. If you don't like traveling alone, grab our friends and hit the road. Make sure you're being Covid safe and following protocols.
3. Kick It With Your Friends
If you're unable to travel, call up your closest friends for a night in. Get some snacks, order some food and watch movies. You can even play games and just have fun. When you're feeling low, being around people who make you laugh, is so important. If you're in a state that's open, go have some Covid friendly fun. Maybe try a new restaurant, or do an activity like bowling, indoor skydiving or skating.
4. Create A Me-Day
Make a list of all of your favorite things to do. Try to spend Valentine's Day weekend checking off those things. Do all of your favorite things, eat your favorite foods, and just treat yourself. Nothing is wrong with taking yourself out. You can call it a "Self Appreciation Day." Even If you want to lay around and binge watch your favorite shows and eat junk food DO THAT.
5. Journal/Meditate
Be grateful that you're still alive when so many people aren't. Be thankful you're not in a toxic relationship or with someone who doesn't value you. So many people are in unhappy relationships because of fear of being alone. Speak life into yourself, and reflect on all the things you love about you. Take a nice bubble bath, light some candles and have a day to reflect and be grateful for the season you're in now. Remember, no matter how hard you think you have it, somebody out there is doing worse than you. Appreciate each step of the way.
