With the holiday season in full swing, your perpetual singleness becomes more noticeable than ever. All of your friends have boyfriends, or at least hookups who are consistent enough to be assumed social dates and New Year’s Eve kisses while you are over there posing with Santa and knocking back a few too many eggnogs to compensate for your single self. The best thing to know is that you are not alone! Take it from someone who has gone through one too many holidays on her own, and survive this year with some ways to embrace your singleness!!
The Present Exchange
All you have heard your friends talk about is what they are buying their most perfect boyfriend for Christmas. But guess what?! That is one less present that you have to stress and about and spend money on. Since you have some extra cash due to the lack of present buying and festive adventures with a special someone, use the money and indulge in yourself. Buy yourself a little something to wrap and put under the tree. There is nothing wrong with a tag saying “To: Me From: Me.”
Holiday Parties
Whether you are going to the bars with a few high school friends or a bash with everyone you have ever met, don’t be freaked that you may be the only single one there! Grab your best girl friend who is also boytoyless for the night and tag along with everyone else. Chances are you will have more fun dancing and partying with her all night than you would with a rando anyway. Don’t be afraid to do your own thing either–if you are confident enough, show up alone! You never know, you high school fling might just be single too and running into him could spark up some past flames.
The Ever Dreaded Question
Being the only cousin who shows up without a significant other in tow to family holiday parties year after year, I have mastered the art of answering the question: “So, are you seeing anyone?” I must answer it at least 5 times a day and it never fails to get me a little depressed about my relationship status. Simply responding that you are “having a great time just having fun and enjoying college” is the easiest way to respond. Change the topic and let them take from that what they want. The answer isn’t a lie either, because that is exactly what you are doing!!!