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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. I try to get ahead of the price jump by purchasing flowers from a local shop ahead of time so I can appreciate the blooms on the actual day. Valentine’s Day itself usually includes a facial, extra long and hot shower, a trip to a local pastry shop, a massage at the local spa, mani-pedi, and scattered phone calls to family and older friends Here are 28 solo activities to make this Valentine’s Day all about you. Spoiler: Chocolate is definitely involved. 28 Things To Do On Valentine’s Day . Singles can have just as much fun as couples. If you’re spending time by yourself on Valentine’s Day, here are 28 fun solo activities to help you celebrate self-love, relaxation, and joy. Being single on Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, explore your passions, and remind yourself of all the amazing things that make you who you are. So, take this Valentine’s Day to celebrate the most important relationship you’ll ever have: the one with yourself. Truly, the activities you can do alone on Valentine's Day are endless. Even though the commercial holiday heavily centers romantic love between couples, in reality, love comes in myriad other forms. If you’re looking for Valentine’s Day ideas that you can do alone, my absolute favorite solo activity is to post up at a bar on a quiet afternoon with a good book. But if you prefer to have If you are single and spending Valentine's Day alone this year, there are plenty of ways to distract yourself (and maybe even forget about the holiday altogether!). While you're at it, try to remind yourself of how wonderful you are and show yourself some compassion. Hi Thelma - Yep, pampering is a good way to go if you are on your own or with someone on Valentine's Day. I love facials so that is a good option. Thanks for reading. Claudia Porter (author) on January 12, 2019: Thanks Liz - I agree, Valentine's Day is definitely a holiday for card companies and florists, but I do like a little celebration. Realizing that Valentine’s Day is just another day. Look, I get it. Valentine’s Day can seem like this huge deal with all the hearts and flowers everywhere. But honestly? It’s just 24 hours, same as any other day. You don’t need to sweat it if you’re not all wrapped up in a romantic thing right now. Go to a Fancy Restaurant Alone: Order the most extravagant thing. Eat it slowly. Savor every bite. Even about being single on Valentine’s Day. 34. Do a Puzzle: A 1000-piece one. Challenge Here are 23 fun things to do when you're single on Valentine's Day, no S.O. required. Going to the movies alone is arguably better than going with someone else. Get a ticket to a new film you Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day alone, with friends, or with a significant other, there are endless ways to celebrate the sweetest day of the year. Here are 13 wonderful ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in D.C.! 1. Dine out at one of D.C.’s most romantic restaurants So, instead of all of you being alone on Valentine’s Day, you could extend Galentine’s Day to include February 14 as well, and spend the day bonding and celebrating your female friendships. Make some plans with your other single friends to go out and do some fun things together on Valentine’s Day. Cheers to love at Central Park Bar for a cozy, laidback Valentine ’s Day in Chicago featuring a special edition “Lover’s Karaoke Night” from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Specials will include $9.50 beer and shot combos as well as half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Patrons can enjoy complimentary Valentine ’s Day candy and get creative "What gives Valentine's Day meaning is unique to us," she says. And whether you're alone or part of a couple, decide in advance how you feel about celebrating Valentine's Day, then make make plans Top things to do for Valentine's Day in Chicago. 1. Valentine's Day Dinner & Dancing 2. BYOB Pottery Class 3.Fork N' Film 4.Aire Ancient Baths Chicago and many more 6. Ignore Valentine's Day. Don’t think for one second that you even need to acknowledge that it’s Valentine’s Day. This was my strategy, and hey, it works. Denial, my friends. The key to surviving Valentine’s day is denial. At least it was for me. I talk about this in my blog post, Facing Valentine’s Day As A Widow. When it comes to 10. Host a Galentine's Day Party Gather your closest friends and celebrate with games, snacks, and laughs. A successful Galentine’s Day party reminds you that you’re never really alone on Valentine’s Day. Rationally, you know that being single on Valentine’s Day isn't the end of the world. And yet, if you're like most people, you also probably feel at least a hint of sadness, annoyance, or even anxiety when you come across all those sappy diamond ring commercials, bundled lovers in the park, bouquets of roses being sold on nearly every street corner, and the seemingly endless shelves of mouth
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