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How To "Survive" Valentine's Day Being Single
dymond phillips • Feb 12, 2018
Well it's that time of the year again. The stores all have there teddy bears, and candy all out. Everybody is asking for flower 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. 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.
Truth is Valentine's Day was started to celebrate love. 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. I appreciate the fact that my parents send me flowers on Valentines Day. Until I'm married my dad will continue being my Valentine. I had someone write me asking what were my plans for the special day.
Well I'm currently single, and not trying to "mingle.” I decided why not create a post for us single folks so that you don't feel alone if you're like me. On Wednesday February 14th, I will start my day like any other day. Going to class and studying for the test I have on Friday. I'll probably end up going to the movies by myself, because it's one of my favorite things to do. So many people hate that but I actually love it, maybe because I'm the only child I don't mind doing things alone.
You nervous about being alone on this Valentine's Day? Here's some tips that'll make help you survive the holiday: Make plans to hang with one of your single girl friends. Nothing like a fun girls day. Have you seen the new trend of "Galentines Day?" It started as fiction. In a 2010 TV episode of Parks and Recreation, Leslie invented a way to do something, celebrating the joys of female friendship. As Leslie explained it: “Every February 13, my ladyfriends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, Ladies celebrating ladies." This is perfect if you have a friend who is single like you.
Another thing to do is create a me-day. 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. Hopefully my tips will keep you from feeling lonely and hating the holiday. Have fun and remember it's only 24 hours! Sending love and positivity your way.
