2008 Woodie Awards
She Said: Going solo on Valentine's Day? 5 tips for singles
Rachelle Murphy
Issue date: 2/9/06 Section: He Said/She Said
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Valentine's Day is the most feared day by singles. They have no one to spend this day with. Here are five tips to help you get through this lonely day.
Do not surround yourself with couples. This will only make you sad. So instead, invite a bunch of your single friends along with you to go out shopping or to a nice restaurant. After the nice dinner, go out to a club or bar and dance with your friends. It will be better than any date!
If going out isn't your thing, you could try staying in and watch sappy romantic movies. You can invite friends and watch them together, make a whole evening out of it. And of course, bring chocolate along so that you have some snacks during the movie.
Instead of staying in and moping about all of the unsuccessful relationships in your past, take action. Gather everything that all of your ex's have given you, and throw them away. Or if you are feeling especially spiteful, burn them. This will help clear out some clutter, and it will give you a renewed spirit, so that you can find a new and better relationship.
Another idea is to go to a spa and book a few treatments. This is a wonderful way to treat yourself to something special. Why not indulge in a fabulous massage or get a mani-pedi. You will look and feel great.
Finally, just ignore Valentine's Day. Why get all worked up for a commercial holiday. It is just another day. Go about your daily routine as you normally would and enjoy yourself.
Do not surround yourself with couples. This will only make you sad. So instead, invite a bunch of your single friends along with you to go out shopping or to a nice restaurant. After the nice dinner, go out to a club or bar and dance with your friends. It will be better than any date!
If going out isn't your thing, you could try staying in and watch sappy romantic movies. You can invite friends and watch them together, make a whole evening out of it. And of course, bring chocolate along so that you have some snacks during the movie.
Instead of staying in and moping about all of the unsuccessful relationships in your past, take action. Gather everything that all of your ex's have given you, and throw them away. Or if you are feeling especially spiteful, burn them. This will help clear out some clutter, and it will give you a renewed spirit, so that you can find a new and better relationship.
Another idea is to go to a spa and book a few treatments. This is a wonderful way to treat yourself to something special. Why not indulge in a fabulous massage or get a mani-pedi. You will look and feel great.
Finally, just ignore Valentine's Day. Why get all worked up for a commercial holiday. It is just another day. Go about your daily routine as you normally would and enjoy yourself.