Alone on Valentines Day
Posted: Thursday, February 09, 2006
by Jean Horst
It's that season again that single people hate. All advertisers and TV shows focused on Luuuuve. A constant parade of couples, families and children with sticky sweet sentiment everywhere. Positively sickening for those who are alone and don't want to be. Very painful for those who have loved and lost or may be living with bittersweet memories.
Focus on what you do have. Do you have good friends who are also unattached? Pick a time and go to lunch, take each other to a movie and enjoy the ease of a good friendship that doesn't have the angst of romantic attachment involved. Spend the day with those who are important in your life.
Do something special for yourself. If you struggle with knowing your own value, take some time to evaluate your strengths, talents, and what you contribute to this world. For Valentine's Day, give yourself the gift of doing something you've always wanted, but never took the time. For instance, you could take a dance class, skydiving lessons, or some other thing you always thought you'd do "someday". Learn to appreciate yourself a little more this Valentine's Day.
Do something special for someone else. Holidays are especially hard on those confined in hospitals, nursing homes, and the like. Buy some Valentine's balloons and visit the children's ward at a local hospital. Call ahead to see if there are any special requirements you need to know about. Spread some love around to those no one else notices. You may even find it becomes habit forming.
Valentine's Day is about Luuuuuuve, but love comes in many forms. Even without a "Special Valentine" in your life, you don't have to be left out. You may even learn to really enjoy this season.
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