Let’s just get straight to the point and use the s-word – single. So Valentine’s Day has come back around, and you’re not seeing anyone at the moment. What to do? Do you duck into your room for a quiet 24-hour period and pretend the outside world doesn’t exist? Do you go out of your way to acknowledge the holiday and make it known that you too can celebrate it?
Don’t fret – remember that single does not equate to alone and while you may be single you are not the only one. There are plenty of guys and girls on campus who will be making some me-time this year. Here at Her Campus we have a motley mix of committed and single girls alike. That said, I offer forth words of wisdom for a February 14th you won’t regret:
Hit up V-day sales for your femme favorites at discount prices – Chocolates, lingerie, perfume, you name it! Just because you’re not in a relationship, doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of holiday specials.
Host a night-in– with guys. That’s right, I’m not telling you to summon “all the single ladies” and eat a pint of ice cream with each other and call it a “girls’ night.” Why? If you surround yourself with an arsenal of estrogen on Valentine’s Day, you’re likely to end up talking or thinking about exactly what you are trying to avoid – boys and being single.
Instead, inviting your male friends promises good company and an easy way to avoid messy conversations about love life and gossip.
Pull out all the stops and treat yourself to a night on the town. If your schedule allows, get glam and go out – scope the scene for what’s happening right now. If you’re single and looking to mingle, be open to meeting people in the most unexpected places. You could hit it off with that nice guy you danced with at Devine’s. Or, perhaps the cutie sitting in front of you at Perkins isn’t turning around just to stretch…
Keep calm and carry on– This cute quip-verging-on-cliché is actually appropriate for this particular occasion. The most important way to go about your day is just…to go about your day. Valentine’s Day is a fun-spirited holiday and certainly not meant to make single women (or men!) feel bad.
Don’t make a concerted effort to forget what day it is or turn away every time you see a couple. That’ll likely just end up making you feel worse. The truth is, if you go to Duke you probably have just as much on your plate as any other day. Pay attention to your schoolwork, clubs, and any other Duke event you’ve been meaning to attend. The day will fly by like usual.
Do you have any creative ideas for making the most of Valentine’s Day? Committed and single girls, sound off! You can leave comments in the fields below.
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