6 Ways to Have a Great Valentine’s Day (No Matter What Your Relationship Status)
I’ll admit it. I hate Valentine’s Day. It seems that every year Valentine’s Day comes, disappoints, and promptly leaves me feeling sad and single. I’m not the only one either. According to brandwatch, 29% of the American population admits to hating Cupid’s favorite holiday.** In order to make this year better than the last, I decided to give Valentine’s Day a chance, and I urge you to do the same. While the day might not end up perfect, here’s six ways to make it suck a little less!
1. Be confident in your relationship status.
No one likes to be single on a day dedicated to love. Moping about your lack of a love life is a surefire way to have a terrible Valentine’s Day. As hard as it may be, accept your relationship status for what it is. Your day will automatically be better.
2. Treatyoself!
Whether it means sleeping in an extra 20 minutes, indulging on that box of chocolates, or treating yourself to a new pair of shoes, spend a little extra on yourself this Valentine’s Day. You deserve it!
3. Set Realistic Expectations.
If you’re single, don’t expect Mr. Right to come out of nowhere. If you’ve been dating for two months, don’t expect a ring. Setting realistic expectations keeps you from getting disappointed. Let’s face it, life isn’t a romcom.
4. But don’t settle
Don’t let yourself spend Valentine’s Day with anyone other than Mr. Right. Settling for anything less will leave you feeling unfulfilled. Make yourself a priority and recognize that you deserve a great day, not a mediocre one, even if that means spending Valentine’s Day alone.
5. Surround yourself with your favorite people.
Valentine’s Day is meant to be spent with the people you love. Even if you’re spending the day with your significant other, let your friends and family know that you’re thinking of them. Single? Remind your other single friends that you’re all in this together and spend the day with eachother.
6. Make someone else’s Valentine’s Day great
Know a friend who plans to spend the night crying over her ex? Spend the night with her, The Notebook, and some Ben and Jerry’s.
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** Statistics sourced from www.brandwatch.com/2014/02/valentines-day-us/