Dating : How to Survive Valentines Day When You’re Single

According to the article “Feb 14 Isn’t Just About Couples Anymore” in Entrepreneur.com, people are buying presents for friends, family, and co-workers, not just romantic partners.

“More people are buying gifts for their friends than their boyfriends. When people search for “Valentine’s Day Gifts For …” on Bing.com, 22 percent of people fill in “husband,” 20 percent of people type “friend” and 17 percent “boyfriend.” “ — Feb 14 Isn’t Just About Couples Anymore, Entrepreneur

According to the same article people also buy presents for their furry friends. In 2016 a whopping $681 million was spent on gifts for pets.

When my daughter was little, we would go together and buy each other something. I paid, but she picked something out. One year I got a lilac teddy bear that she had her eye on.

As well as texting your friends, buying yourself a present and going out think about whether it’s time to take action.

If you are single and don’t want to be, Valentine’s is a prime time to get busy and look for a partner. When I was single, around New Year and Valentine’s Day were optimum times to be active online.

People are more motivated to change their status and more willing to send and receive messages around holidays we traditionally spend with a partner.

If you want a partner, think about the sort of person you want and what sort of relationship you would like.

Join an online dating site, get busy but above all, stay safe.

Relish the many benefits of being single. Non-partnered people do not have to accommodate someone else’s work hours, food choices, hobbies, friends, family, children, pets, music preference, or ideas on home decor.

I found that the key to being happier as a single person was to take charge of events like Valentine’s Day, Christmas, and New Year to suit my situation. I planned ahead, and as I am an extroverted social person, I arranged activities and outings.

Have a great Valentine’s Day. You are awesome!