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Ignore Valentine's Day . There is no rule that you need to celebrate or even acknowledge Valentine's Day. However, don't let social media, store displays, or stories of others make you feel bad about your relationship status. February 14th, known as Valentine's Day, can be a tricky date for those who aren't in a relationship. But not having a partner doesn't mean you have to feel sad or lonely. But not having a partner Lonely on Valentine's Day? You're not alone. Feeling lonely on Valentine's Day is common. From store displays to social media posts, the pressure to be in a great relationship—or feel confident in your singlehood—is everywhere you turn. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. 7. Spend time in reflection. If Valentine's Day or the anticipation of it brings you down, before it arrives take some time to find out why. Take some time to understand why. But on days like Valentine’s Day or even things like the Super Bowl, I have to make a little bit extra effort to not feel lonely,” Mattei said. “I have to make sure I make plans for myself. It just takes one sad day that you feel lonely to make it seem like you’re always lonely.” Valentine’s Day is usually a time for hugs, dates and love. But for some, it’s not as joyful. Dr. Sebastian Tong, a family medicine doctor at UW Medicine, explains that loneliness is a significant and growing issue today. He notes that since COVID-19, and with the rise of social media, more people have felt isolated and disconnected. "Try not to resist your loneliness but instead feel these hard feelings," McBain says. "Give yourself time and space to grieve the loss of the Valentine’s Day you had wanted and expected this year." It just takes one sad day that you feel lonely to make it seem like you’re always lonely." Seek real-life connection. Mattei doesn't consider herself a Valentine's Day hater. “I just dislike the pressure of making it romantic when really, if somebody handed me a rose on the street, that would make my day. Like, that’s all it takes,” she Love it or hate it, February 14 is right around the corner. You’re gonna want to have Valentine’s Day activities or plans that excite you, regardless of how you feel about the holiday or your Special occasions like Valentine's Day may bring up feelings of loneliness. Here's what to know about loneliness and how to move through it. Taylor Leamey Senior Writer I did not feel lonely despite that most of the time iam inthe solitude. In addition, i have another laugh with another dude, as i said him an ordinary hello and he kind of ignored probably did not hear me, so i kind of complained that on today's occasion you should give me a special hello, so he came up to me and gave tap on the shoulder and How Valentine’s Day can affect singles. If you’re unpartnered and feeling lonely on Valentine’s Day, it may be comforting to know that other singles are feeling the same way: One study by the dating app Plenty of Fish found that about 20% of singles would prefer that the holiday be canceled. Even more—43%—felt pressured to participate Get some perspective. If you feel sad because Valentine's Day causes feelings of loneliness and reminds you that you're "just" a single, it might help to realize that there are plenty of other single people experiencing Valentine's Day too. For example, a recent study of over 2,000 participants by Lange and colleagues (2022) found that people who did not receive a gift on Valentine’s Day reported more symptoms of depression than Key points. It's OK to admit to yourself and your friends that you are feeling down, lonely, frustrated, or out of sorts on Valentine's Day. Connect with friends, find singles' events, or schedule Being alone isn’t the same as being lonely! Explore the benefits of being alone on Valentine’s Day and get 10 ideas for how to spend the holidays solo. Valentine’s Day has a way of making single people feel like they should be sobbing into a heart-shaped pizza while the couples they know frolic through a rom-com montage. If you are already feeling lonely, Valentine’s Day can seem like someone putting a megaphone next to your ear and saying, “attention, attention, you are alone. That is not a person next to you. Roses are seen for sale for Valentine's Day in Sydney on February 13, 2017. Love may be in the air [+] on February 14 but St. Valentine's Day is also peak time for scamming lonely hearts for Feeling sad or lonely on Valentine's Day is more common than you think, especially if you’ve just ended a relationship, if you’re mourning the loss of a loved one, or feeling alone on that day. “Unfortunately, we cannot always control the events happening around us and this can lead to feelings of disappointment, frustration and sadness Last Updated on January 13, 2025 by Angela Vaz. I get it. Valentine’s Day often comes with societal pressure to spend the day in a romantic relationship, but the truth is love, can take so many forms—and self-love is one of the most beautiful and empowering forms there is.
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