SINGLES: ON VALENTINE’S DAY, DO WHATEVER YOUR HEART DESIRES

WRITER: SANDY L. PINSON

FOR A LOT OF LADIES, THE THOUGHT OF SPENDING VALENTINE’S DAY ALONE IS DEPRESSING. NOT HAVING SOMEONE SPECIAL TO SHARE THIS DAY WITH CAN BE SAD AND LONELY. HOWEVER, BEING SINGLE DOESN’T MEAN YOUR VALENTINE’S DAY CAN’T BE WONDERFUL.

Here are some useful tips on how to have a wonderful time being single on Valentine’s Day:

•Plan a girl’s night out with single friends. Go out to the theater, the movies, or something a little more upbeat such as bowling, rollerblading, and so forth. This is a great way for you and your single friends to celebrate Valentine’s Day in style, and it also give you and your friends the opportunity to dress up and look great.

•Organize a singles get-together. Invite all of your single girlfriends and ask each of them to bring a single guy. Play soft music, and serve appetizers and a few drinks to lighten the mood. You could also play matchmaking board games with your guests to keep them entertained. Purchase board games designed for use by couples and match up your single friends to play the game. This is a fun way for your guests to get to know one another.

•Head out to some of the local hot spots with your single girlfriends and spend the evening partying. This is a great opportunity to meet new people. If you’re lucky, you might wind up meeting someone special that you will spend your next Valentine’s Day with. Just let loose, and you will be amazed at how much fun you and your friends will have.

•Host a movie night at your place. Instead of being sad and miserable, rent a couple of romantic comedies and enjoy them with friends. Maybe you’ll watch a couple of action movies to forget the romance part and enjoy an evening with the girls.

•Get dressed up and go out to dinner with your single friends. Use this day as an opportunity to indulge in some good food. Make reservations for dinner at one of the fancy restaurants in town. After all, single ladies have to eat too! Restaurants are extremely crowded on Valentine’s Day so be sure to plan ahead.

•Organize a spa day with your single friends. Get facials, massages, manicures, and pedicures before heading out for the evening. This will be fun and is a great bonding experience for you and your girlfriends. It’s also a great way to get rid of all the stress that comes with being single on Valentine’s Day.

Remember, just because you’re single, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t enjoy Valentine’s Day. It is also a great opportunity to try new things. Why wait in misery for someone to make you feel special on this day? With or without a valentine, you deserve the best so don’t be afraid to pamper and spoil yourself rotten on Valentine’s Day.