Day 86: How to survive Valentine’s Day

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Day 86: How to survive Valentine’s Day

Tomorrow is Valentine’s day and whether you just broke up with someone, or you haven’t met that special someone yet, Valentine’s Day can have the same effect on you as a red flag has on a bull.  February 14^th is like a flashing beacon on your calendar, mocking you, reminding you that you will spend the most romantic day of the year alone.

In case you’re feeling a little gloomy, it is time for action.  Sitting alone in your apartment, playing ‘Crying’ by Roy Orbison or ‘I Will Remember You’ by Sarah McLachlan, is not going to cheer you up, you need to go out and spoil yourself a bit.

First stop, the florist. Buy yourself the prettiest bunch of flowers you can find, to be arranged later in a nice vase. If cut flowers do not appeal to you, how about a posy? Something with yellow daisies is just the thing to cheer you up.

Next stop, the bookstore. Whether you like romance novels or a good murder mystery, take your time browsing the shelves and get that book you are looking forward to reading.

Final stop, the chocolatier. Forget your diet for a day and pick up some pralines. Select whatever you fancy, chocolates are great to chase to blues away.

Back home take a relaxing bath or shower and put on something comfortable and order take-outs. Whether it is pizza, Chinese or Greek, it is bound to be delicious.

After dinner make yourself a cup of coffee or tea, curl up on the sofa with your new book and keep those chocolates within reach.

In case being alone does not appeal to you, call a friend or two and have a night in.  Nothing is more fun than time with your friends.

If you do not want to stay at home, you can go to your favorite restaurant (alone or with a friend) and afterward go to the cinema, the theatre or even a sporting event.

How to survive Valentine’s Day alone is all up to you.  Don’t sit around waiting for some guy or gal to make you happy with a gift, give yourself a little something.  Today you are celebrating your independence.

Do you need more convincing … just listen to your married friends. They complain about their partner, their children and how they miss their freedom. They envy you. You can do anything, anytime, anywhere. So what are you waiting for? Go for it!

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For all the singles on Valentine's Day

For countless single men and women, Valentine’s Day looms like a dark grey cloud on the horizon.

Throughout the year they can handle being single, enjoy it even, but on Valentine’s Day they are suddenly confronted with the fact that they don’t have that special person in their life. 

Even though family and friends may love them dearly, when they are not in a relationship on Valentine’s Day, they may feel that nobody loves them because they don’t have anyone to love.

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Proposing marriage on Valentine's Day.

Proposing marriage on Valentine’s Day is a decision men might come to regret.  Whether it’s sweet or sappy is beside the point, once the question ‘Will you marry me?’ is out there, there is no going back.

On Valentine’s Day we are all a little emotionally charged.  It is the day of love, and anyone in a relationship joins in.  It is the perfect day to show our sweetheart that we love her.  

Or is it?

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Getting through Valentine's Day

Being alone again is not easy and going through a breakup shortly before Valentine’s Day makes it all the worse. 
There is no need to feel blue though, on the contrary, use this day to celebrate your independence.

First and foremost, get out of the house.  Don’t curl up with chocolates, a romantic movie or sad music.  You don’t want to depress yourself even more, do you?  Rather grab your credit card, throw caution to the wind and spoil yourself a little.  After what you’ve been through, you deserve it.

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What to do on Valentine's Day without a date

When you are single, Valentine’s Day is not the easiest of days.  The stores are packed with ‘I love you’ cards, cuddly bears and balloons, while the flower stores have stocked up on red roses and baby breath.  Depressing, isn’t it?  What to do on Valentine’s Day without a date?

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Being single on Valentine's Day

Whether you are single by choice or still looking for that special someone, celebrating Valentine’s Day may feel more like a day of gloom and doom than a day of love.  It doesn’t help that everywhere around you are red roses, romantic cards, heart balloons, and cute stuffed animals bearing messages of love.   It’s hard not to feel left out being single on Valentine’s Day or even a little embarrassed that you don’t have a love in your life. 

Instead of feeling like you just had a root canal, why not change your attitude with ways that will get you through the day of love with a lot less pain.  Following are a few tips to help you survive being single on Valentine’s Day:

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10 Valentine gift ideas you can make yourself

When Valentine’s Day comes around, it’s tradition for the guys to surprise their girlfriend with a gift.  Some guys want to do more than merely buy their girlfriend a little something though, they want to make the gift extra special by making it themselves.  Other guys may want to give their sweetheart the moon and the stars, but find themselves a little strapped for cash and see themselves forced to make something for their girlfriend with their own two hands.  Regardless of which category you fall into, the following are ten Valentine’s Day gifts you can make for your girlfriend.

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