Informative Making The Best of Being Single On Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is here, and this year, 61% of Brits are planning on celebrating while 34% are not, according to Finder. Each year, Valentine’s Day stirs up feelings, particularly in single people. The focus is on couples and romance on this day, which often leaves single people feeling sidelined. However, it does not have to be that way. If you are single on Valentine’s Day, you can still make the day special for yourself and any other singles in your life. Being single on Valentine's Day is not the end of the world and in this blog, we will share:

• The importance of changing your perspective
• What to do on Valentine's Day if you are single

Having A New Perspective

Many people have a small idea of the origins of Valentine’s Day and know it to be associated with Saint Valentine. The Independent points out that the origins of the day were not necessarily rooted in romance and that the romantic aspect of the day came to be in the 14th century. The industrial revolution in the 19th and 20th centuries birthed Valentine’s Day as we know it today and like many other holidays, it became a commercial holiday. Valentine’s Day is not the only holiday that people struggle with, with holidays such as Christmas Day and Thanksgiving presenting challenges for those with difficult family situations. However, people find ways to reinvent those days for themselves and the same can be done with Valentine’s Day.

While being single was almost taboo in the past, nowadays, it is more common and accepted. A change of perspective and mindset can go a long way. Valentine’s Day is a day of love but does not have to be about romantic love only. You can celebrate the love you have for yourself, friends and family.

4 Valentine’s Day Ideas For Singles

Despite popular beliefs, quite a few of the activities advertised for couples for Valentine’s Day can also be done by singles! Here are some activities and ideas for Valentine’s Day that you can try out alone or with a friend:

1. Send flowers (to yourself or loved ones)

It is difficult, if not impossible, to think of Valentine’s Day without thinking of flowers, particularly roses. Well, flowers are not exclusive to this day or couples. Treat yourself to a bouquet of roses or your favourite flowers to brighten up your house. You can do the same for friends and family. Send out yellow roses, which symbolise friendship and cherishing, to those closest to you and use Gift discount codes to save some money.

2. Treat yourself to a Valentine’s Day meal

Restaurants will most likely be fully booked and filled with couples. Every year, supermarkets offer a range of Valentine’s Day meals for two and even if you are on your own, you can buy a meal. The Independent provides a detailed list of available Valentine’s Day meal deals from a variety of supermarkets including the Aldi Valentine's meal deal, Tesco Valentine's meal deal and ASDA Valentine's meal deal. Although they are meals for two, you can still get them for yourself and spread the meals out over a few days or invite a friend over for a fancy dinner without overspending. You can use Supermarket discount codes to save on the meal deals or on groceries to make your own special meal.

3. Spread the love

Love still exists even if you are single on Valentine's Day. Giving back can be the greatest act of love one can show to others and even themselves. Take time out of your day over the Valentine’s weekend by volunteering your time, donating items you no longer need or even passing a stranger a rose.

4. Pick up a new hobby

One of the joys of being single, especially being single on Valentine's Day, is having extra time to focus on yourself and try out as many new hobbies and activities as possible! Some examples include:

• Signing up for candle-making classes or buying an at-home kit.
• Signing up for classes and workshops for cooking, painting, knitting or pottery.
• Going for wine, beer or whiskey tastings.
• Visiting art galleries and museums.
• Going to amusement parks, zoos and attractions.

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Have Fun While Being Single On Valentine’s Day

Don’t feel down about being single on Valentine’s Day and make the most of love in every form. Be sure to browse our Valentine's Day discount codes to find great deals that you can take advantage of. Also keep an eye on our Singles Day discount codes for when Singles Day rolls around in November.