FOR EVERYONE FOR EVERYONE FOR EVERYONE

your significant other, friends, and yourself

There is a negative connotation that follows the act of being single on Valentine’s Day. Given that Valentine’s Day is seen as a romantic holiday, it can be difficult to enjoy it when you don’t have a significant other or someone to spend this day with. The typical representation of Valentine’s Day is too exclusive. This holiday is commercialized and presented in a way that only caters to those in relationships. However, being single during this time is not so bad. Believe it or not, it can be beneficial to your self-confidence and image, mental health, well‐being, and even your bank account.

Love is everywhere. Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate the love around you. You don’t have to be in love to celebrate this holiday, or even close. All you need is love, regardless of how it appears in your life. Love comes in many forms; but contrary to popular belief, self‐love may be the most important kind.

Self‐love is defined as “regard for one’s own well‐being and happiness”, but it is so much more. Self‐love entails being there for yourself, treating yourself to nice things, loving who you are regardless of relationship status, appreciating your heart, and giving yourself some of the love you pour into others daily. Valentine’s Day is not a day to sit, dwell, and wonder why you are single; it's a day to recognize the love you have for yourself and enjoy it. Everyone deserves to be loved and cared for, so why wait for someone to give you that feeling? It’s important to treat yourself this Valentine’s Day, however that looks for you.

In addition, use this holiday as a day to reflect on the positives of being single, rather than the negatives. Being single allows you to grow, learn, and thrive as an independent person, and it allows you to focus more on the important things occurring in your life. Don’t stress over being single; embrace it, be selfish, and enjoy your single life, even on this romantic holiday.

Single Activities

to Enjoy on V-Day Movie or TV Show Marathon

Take yourself Shopping Splurge on Dessert

Do what you Enjoy Most

Give Back, Spread the Love Stuffed Animal

Even if there is a “special someone” in your life, it’s important to use this holiday to remind your friends how much you love them. Your friends don’t have to be in your life, but they choose to be, so you should appreciate them as much as you can. There are plenty of Valentine’s-related activities and items that help make Valentine’s Day the perfect holiday for friends.

The past few years, girl groups have decided to dedicate their holiday to throwing “Galentine’s” parties. These events include themed food-items, pink and red decorations, and cute outfits. A Galentine’s staple is a heart-shaped cake. Taking a holiday typically meant for couples, and turning it into a way of celebrating your girlfriends is a perfect twist on Valentine’s Day that ensures everyone can have fun.

Gifts for Friends

Girls may have their way of celebrating, but what about single guys? Everyone loves a good bromance because of the strong, wholesome bond between male friends. So why not spend the day just hanging out, watching sports, and playing video games? Most guys would probably find the idea of this more appealing than trying to please some girl anyway. Boys, now is your time to throw a “Bromance Bash”.

Friendship is a valuable form of love in itself, so this Valentine’s Day you should dedicate your day to celebrating how grateful you are to have such wonderful, supportive people in your life.