How To Deal With Being Single On Valentine’s Day

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Hey mama, are you single this year on Valentine’s Day?

If so, which I’m guessing you are because well, you’re here… then read on for my personal guide on how to deal with this lovefest of a day. Valentine’s Day is everywhere in February and being single can be a little soul-crushing, but not if you follow my guide! Let’s dive in.

 

How To Deal With Being Single On Valentine’s Day 

 

All the single ladies…all the single ladies, put your hands up, put your hands up….(ah-hem) It’s February, and we all know what that means. The ever dreaded Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and if you’re single, like me, then it can be a real downer.

Some single women get really depressed, cry in their wine, mope around and throw themselves little pity parties and wonder if they will ever have a romance filled V-day of their own. ( I’m not taking this from personal experience…only assuming here) others are not that bothered by the holiday and just brush it off as another day of the year and try not to get too upset over being single on this particular love fest of a day. (this is more like me) Some women don’t even care at all.

 I am determined to help you mamas in the first category to not wallow, to not cry, not to think about Valentine’s past…but just simply have a nice day. How do you ask? I’m about to show you! So whether you’re miss tears-a-lot or miss I don’t give a….on Valentine’s day, I’m going to show you my best tips on how to deal and not feel like shiz (yes I used the word shiz. #dontjudgeme) while being alone on this romance-driven day. 

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The Guide 
1. Watch an anti-romance or relationship gone wrong film.

One of the best things to do to not allow yourself to fall into a funk is to remember/realize the reasons why it’s not such a bad thing to be single. Sure, having a boo can be nice, but we are women after all and can tackle this big wide world on our own. It’s good to remember that not all relationships are butterflies, mushy kisses, cuddles, and happily ever after.

The reality check is that a lot of relationships are hard, full of heartbreak, broken promises, hurt, and are not always pretty. So if you want to feel relieved and glad that you are single, then girl for heart-shaped chocolate’s sake, do not watch The Notebook!

Don’t find yourself crying in your gallon tub of ice cream crying out “Why can’t I have that! Where’s my Noah!” Instead, spend your night watching a movie that shows the complicated reality of love and relationships, something like Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind, or if you really want to see a bad outcome, then heck Sid And Nancy? Make sure it’s a film that shows the progress of complicated love, the realities of heartbreak, and the downward spiral of two people who were probably better off alone.

In order to make yourself appreciate being single and reminding yourself that hey, single life isn’t so bad, it’s good to take a look at how things aren’t always romantic and wonderful when you’re in love. Sometimes you find yourself like Kate Winslet’s character in Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind, going to extremes to erase a person from your mind. Let’s be real, it’s not always fun. So I advise watching a good film that shows just that. Trust me, you’ll be very happy you are single afterward. 😉

2. Got any single girlfriends?

Then get together with them! It’s unlikely that they will have plans so make a night of it! It’s always fun to get together with friends and have a night out on the town, especially when you’re single and so are they. So grab your single GF’s and spend the night being flirty, fabulous, and enjoying the single life!

Invite them over, go out to a movie (non-romance of course) have a bite to eat, go dancing, whatever! Just enjoy time with your fellow single ladies and not spending the night alone (unless you want to be!) You never know what the night could bring, it could be the best Valentine’s Day ever. Get out and have fun! 

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3. Bake something for yourself!

One of the aspects of Valentine’s Day is that it comes with lots of chocolates., cupcakes and sweets of all sorts and when you’re lacking that special someone to buy them for you, it’s a good opportunity to be productive, practice your baking skills and make your own delicious, ooey-gooey dessert for one.  I found some ideas that might help, check out these 91 single-serve dessert recipes!

4.  Pamper yourself.

Do something to make yourself feel fresh & pretty. No need to go to a  salon or spa, just something you can do right from home, maybe while watching your bad romance movie? Give yourself a mani, color your hair, or lay in a warm bubbly bath with a new bath bomb.

Whatever you do, enjoy it, make it fun, give yourself a boost of confidence and get your self-care on. Don’t forget, you are sexy, radiant, and unique. Now go paint your nails a bright girly pink! 

Pheromones

5. Avoid the V-Day doomsday explosion at all costs.

If you must go in the stores during the month of February, which of course you do….do your best to look past all the displays of boxed chocolates, long-stemmed roses galore, and pink and red heart-shaped everything down an unsuspecting aisle.  Also, force yourself to go elsewhere in your mind when those happy couple Valentine’s Day commercials appear while watching your fave show. It’s hard I know, it’s everywhere!

The lovey-dovey cards, the candies, sensual products, and so on. The reason you want to avoid it all is sometimes, even when in the best of moods or carelessness, the bitterness can seep in. That little part of you that feels jealous of all the happy couples and women receiving such gifts, the anger of being alone, and not having your own hunk to buy things for or go out to dinner with. Even if you think you’re a brick wall, trust me, you’re not.

You will notice these things and feel the bitter lonely emotions creep on you. So it’s best to just ignore it all as best you can. It’s pretty simple and generic advice but if you put enough effort into it, it can be done, and if it helps then great! I know I look right past it all without a thought and it keeps me in a decent mood while grocery shopping. Give it a try and be happy flying solo! 

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So, in closing…you can make Valentine’s Day a lot less of a bi*otch, just stick to my simple advice and keep your sanity as the day approaches. Remember, you are strong, you got this and you are never alone. I will be fighting the good fight right along with you. I will leave you with this: Pink – So What- YouTube 

Have a fabulous Valentine’s Day you rock star mama you! 

Much love, Jess.

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5 Comments

  1. Sarah

    February 11, 2016 at 5:58 am

    Lots of great tips there, Jess!

    Another tip is to show yourself some self-love and be who you really are! It doesn’t matter whether you are single or in a relationship, loving and appreciating who you are with all your quirky, fun, weird aspects is a great way to boost your own confidence. Write down all the amazing things about being you as you are, every aspect that makes your spectacularly individual and great. You can also add to it when you realise more and refer to it when you need a boost. 🙂

    Here’s to a very Happy Self-love Valentine’s Day! Xx

    1. neveralonemom

      February 11, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      Thank you!!! That is an awesome idea! Here here! 🙂

  2. momknowsbest15

    February 13, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    If I was single I would buy a big box of chocolates. Then I would binge watch my favorite shows.

  3. beautifullyimperfectmama

    February 15, 2017 at 6:50 am

    Great tips! In college my roommates and I would buy eachother Valentine’s gifts and take eachother out for dinner then drinks! It was always so much fun and to be honest we did this even when we were seeing someone hahaha

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