This is my first Valentine’s Day away from my significant other, and let me tell you, it’s hard. Walking around campus today and seeing everyone deliver Valentine’s Day grams, complete with roses and chocolate, makes me feel a little sad. It’s hard to feel the love from hundreds of miles away, but here’s what I did to make my Valentine’s Day a little more bearable.
1. Facetime
My boyfriend and I always set aside a substantial amount of time to Facetime during the week, but today was extra special. We took a few moments to tell each other about our day, and then did some Valentine’s Day Buzzfeed quizzes simultaneously to check our compatibility. This was a simple way to feel close to each other even though we’re not together.
2. Care Package
I mailed my boyfriend a Valentine’s care package with a card, some chocolates and a cute stuffed animal. This is a great way to let your S.O. know that you’re thinking about them. This doesn’t have to be elaborate by any means, an e-card is just as sufficient.
3. Distract yourself
Valentine’s Day can feel lonely if you sit around thinking about how you would rather be somewhere else. That’s why I decided to host a little Galentine’s Day celebration. We ordered some food (including plenty of sweets), listened to some sappy music and watched a rom-com. There is no better way to spend Valentine’s Day then with your friends to keep your spirits high.
Valentine’s Day is only one day out of the year, so feel free to dedicate time to Facetime your S.O. or send them a surprise care package to keep the love going throughout the year.
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