Rylie Rosier
Valentine's Day is a remarkably popular holiday for those with a significant other. However, not everyone has that special someone this time of year.
Because of this, many people have jokingly coined the holiday as “Singles Awareness Day” instead. Being alone on Valentines Day can be hard, and often watching surrounding couples can feel lonely or even embarrassing.
When asked how she felt about Valentine's Day, Camille Cloward responded saying, “It’s commercialized love.” It is true that around Valentine's Day a lot of flowers and chocolates are sold, making it seem like that’s all the holiday is about.
However, many people seem to miss that Valentine's Day is all about showing love to those around you. While that’s commonly couples showing love to each other, this can also include showing love to family, friends, and even yourself.
It’s always important to show oneself love, and Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to do so. During a time when couples are showering each other with romantic gifts, it’s easy to want to stay at home and stay sad all day.
Instead, this year's focus should be on taking care of and even spoiling oneself. Self-care can look different to anyone. Johnathan Hansen says, “To me, self-care involves finding somewhere I can get away from the world, this gives me a chance to be alone with my thoughts and feelings.”
Other suggestions could be a self-care date, a night out with the girls or the guys, or simply a long drive.
Being single on Valentines Day this year doesn't have to be miserable. Having a significant other is not the key to happiness, but taking care of yourself is.
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