Single on Valentine's Day

In this informative article, Tessa will give readers ideas of what to do when they are single on Valentine's Day.

What to do when you are single on Valentine's day

By Tessa Hager

When thinking of Valentine’s Day, the first thing that may come to mind is couples-- couples holding hands, couples having picnics, couples exchanging boxes of chocolate. The eternal loneliness one may feel from being single and surrounded by everyone else’s successful love lives may bring others down. Whether you are going through a recent breakup or you have always been single on Valentine’s Day, being alone can be like Cupid’s arrow stabbing straight through the heart. However, we do not need to feel alone while being alone. Here are some activities to do while being single on Valentine’s Day.

Watching movies

There are a ton of different movies you can watch when you are by yourself. If you want to stick with the Valentine’s Day theme, then there are plenty of romance movies on every streaming service. The romance genre has many different subgenres, as well, such as drama or comedy. There is something for everyone to watch. If you are hoping to avoid thinking about the loneliness of being single on Valentine’s Day completely, binge-watching a movie series would be a good option. Another option is to have a friend date and take a friend to the movie theater.

Photo Credit: Cable TV

Bake something

Photo Credit: Eat This Not That

Singledom on Valentine’s Day can be stressful, but baking is a good way to relieve stress (and… y’know… eat your feelings). According to Kaiser Permanente, a health and wellness organization, “When you focus your attention on an activity like baking, you’re more present in the moment and less focused on stressors of the past or future.” Distracting yourself on Valentine’s Day by baking will keep you in the kitchen and away from all the couples. You could also put on a movie to watch as you bake.

Rediscover a Hobby

Many people are guilty of picking up a hobby during their free time one day, but then never having any motivation to go back to it. Being single on Valentine’s Day means there is nobody to hold you back from your true potential, so go pick up that guitar, crochet kit, or sketchpad, and commit to it. After all, if you are not committed to a person, you might as well commit to yourself. Hobbies are another great way to feel calm and happy. According to Head to Health, a health department, “Spending time on an activity that you enjoy can improve your mental health and wellbeing. In fact, people with hobbies may be less likely to experience stress, low mood, and depression.” Many people feel sad on holidays, especially if they are alone on Valentine’s Day, the day of love. Rediscovering a hobby can take your mind off of that and make you feel refreshed.

Photo Credit: Forbes

Even though Valentine’s Day can seem like the holiday of love, being single is perfectly fine. As long as you keep yourself occupied and entertained, it is possible you will not even notice the pains of singledom on Valentine’s Day.

Sources:

Page updated

Report abuse