How to Celebrate Valentines Day when You Are Single

For a long time, Valentines Day has been considered a holiday only for couples. Those who are unlucky enough (or lucky enough!) to be single tend to get dragged down into the dumps by this couples only day. Some singles view Valentines Day with disdain, and some face the approaching day with terror and depression. There are a few ways to take this day back from the happy couples!

1) Plan an outing with all or any of your single friends! This is especially good for those who would probably be moping on the couch feeling sorry for themselves. The outing can be anything, but it would be fun to go out to eat and laugh at all the couples who for one day are googly eyed with each other. Other Valentines Day outings can include: visiting your local botanical gardens or parks, going to the movies, going bowling or going hiking.

2) Go to the bookstore or the library and pick up those books you've been meaning to read! Then either pick up a bottle of wine, a coffee, or your beverage of choice, and head home to relax and enjoy the solitude.

3) Head to the gym. Not only will working out release endorphins, but you might make a new friend. The endorphins will make you happy. If you do happen to run into someone interesting, you just might have something to do with the rest of the day!

4) Visit someone you know wouldn't otherwise have a visitor. Whether it's someone in a nursing home, or it's your friend who just lost the love of their life; being there for them will give your day more meaning than anything.

5) Buy or make Valentines Day cards, and deliver them in person to all the people you love. Of course, you may have to mail some to far off friends and family, but you should try to hand deliver as many as you can!

6) Pamper yourself! Visit a spa for a facial or go get a massage. Either one ought to help you feel like a million bucks, so if you need a confidence boost, this is the way to go! Consider it a Valentines Day gift to yourself!

There are many things you can do with your Valentines Day! Whether you decide to follow one of these suggestions, or you have your own plans, you have much better things to do than mope and moan about being single! (Although you may have to remind your mother that it's ok to be single!)