It's that time of year again. Valentine's Day (aka Singles Awareness Day) can bring loneness and depression for millions of us. There are plenty of Valentines Survival Guides for Singles out there. One of my favorites is this one, Being Singleon Valentine's Day - A Survival Guide. In this article, Dr. Laura S. Brown, professor of psychology at Argosy University/Seattle, offers tips on how singles can NOT let Valentine's Day defeated them. My two favorite tips are:
Tip #3: Realize that Valentine’s Day is a commercial holiday. It is not about love and relationships; it is about selling flowers, candy, and diamond jewelry...
Tip #7: ... People who never marry or partner have close, loving, emotionally intimate relationships and lives worth living. Do not let a couple-driven culture define your choice as something wrong.
And remember that even for couples, Valentine's Day can bring them closer together or drive them apart. So don't fret, having someone on Valentine's Day is not the end all be all. In addition, I would like to add my own tips, not on how to survive Valentines Day, but actually enjoy it.
First, treat yourself! Give yourself flowers, candy, beautiful lingerie (or fancy boxers), jewelry, a spa day, etc. Why? Why not? You know what you like best. Pamper yourself and feel beautiful. Valentine's Day is about love, so love yourself first.
Second, get out and do activities with other singles. It's a great way to meet new people and not be alone for Valentines. The Singles Community is growing and there a many Valentines events for singles out there now. For example, HowAboutADate.com, dedicated to supporting and enriching the singles community, is doing three great events this year around Valentines.
Wow Your Date with Aphrodisiacs - a Cooking Class & more... is a cooking class, nutrition class and aphrodisiacs class all rolled into one. Spend an afternoon with other singles for this cooking class and enjoy the sinful meal afterwards. Sat Feb 2nd 4pm - 7:30pm, Berkeley CA. more info
Pre Valentines Singles Dinner and Dance Extravaganza! Be greeted by Brandi's Angels of LOVE! Enjoy a delicious 4 course dinner (optional) and dance the night away with hundreds of other beautiful singles. Fri Feb 8th 7pm - 12am at the Silicon Valley Athletic Club in the elegant Corinthian Ballroom, San Jose CA. more info
Valentine's Day Pre-Party Social Mixer. Come early, meet and mingle with Silicon Valley's young professionals and San Francisco's elite socialites. NO COVER BEFORE 10PM with RSVP. This event is co-hosted by several of the SF Bay Area's hottest social groups, including EuroCircle and HowAboutADate.com. more info
So singles, get out, treat yourself and enjoy life! Make new friends, do fun activities, and enjoy everything that life has to offer, during Valentine's Day and all year round!
By Dao Nguyen
Founder, CEO and Social Instigator
