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Be Your Own Secret Admirer
On Valentine's Day, you might start scrolling through social media and see all of the flowers and chocolates your coworkers, friends, and loved ones have received. But have you ever wondered if they might have sent them to themselves?
If you feel really down about being alone on Valentine's Day, go ahead and send yourself some flowers or your favorite candy to your place of work or your home. This gift will be special because you received it from someone who knows you best—you!
Make Other Plans
Plan a day revolving around a recreational activity or hobby unrelated to Valentine's Day. For example, you might:
Having plans to do something concrete will help to take your mind off the fact that you are single. This will give you time to shift your attention to yourself and relish your alone time.
Plus, if you choose something memorable, then each year, you will have something to celebrate on that date that extends beyond Valentine's Day.
Plan a Date With Single Friends
If you have single friends, plan a date night with them! Being in the company of others in the same situation will help to ease your loneliness.
Be sure to keep the night upbeat. Activities that the group could do might include the following:
In addition to feeling less lonely, spending some quality time with friends will keep your social skills strong and provide you with feelings of love on this day.
Reach Out to Someone
Take the opportunity to reach out to someone whom you haven't spoken to in a while. That person might be a family member, a friend, or even a potential romantic interest
You never know who might also be feeling lonely on Valentine's Day. They may welcome the chance to catch up and connect.
Brighten Someone Else's Day
Do you know someone who has recently lost a significant other? A small gift on Valentine's Day would mean a lot and would make you feel good as well. Gift ideas might include:
Keep Up Your Daily Routine
One of the best ways to deal with being alone on Valentine's Day is to go about your daily routine:
Do whatever you would normally do that day of the week; this will help to make it seem like just another day of the year.
Play Cupid
Most people have never received a gift from a secret admirer. Consider anonymously sending a gift to someone in the same position as you. This doesn't need to be someone you have a romantic interest in—simply someone you want to see smile.
Include a note saying that you wanted to 'pay it forward this Valentine's Day.' Gift ideas could include:
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