VALENTINES DAY FOR SINGLE FRIENDS IN UNDER 10 MINUTES

Five Top Tips

by Clare St.Rheta.

Valentine's Day is traditionally a day for loved ones to celebrate their love for each other. However, not everyone is in a relationship each year when Valentine's Day rolls around. Just because you don't have a significant other on Valentine's Day does not mean you can't have a great Valentine's Day. Spending Valentine's Day with a friend can be a wonderful way to spend the day and keep both of you from feeling left out on this holiday. This article will focus on some ideas for spending Valentine's Day with a friend.

1)GO OUT TO MOVIES

We all know what “Netflix and Chill” means, so that’s not on the agenda. Instead, going out to the movies can be a great way for friends to spend Valentine's Day. Going to the movies is not one of the most popular activities on Valentine's Day so you will likely not have to worry about long queues or shows being sold out. If couples do choose to go to the movies, they are likely to flock to romantic movies so you and your friend can avoid the crowds by choosing a comedy or a science fiction movie you have been wanting to see.

2) TEN PIN BOWLING

Another fun way to spend Valentine's Day with a friend is to get dressed up and go bowling. Bowling can be a lot of fun and it is not normally an activity couples tend to favour for Valentine's Day. Try getting dressed up as if you were on a date and head to the local bowling alley. You will not only be having a lot of fun but you will also be making the activity seem more special. You can also try dressing for a specific theme such as the 50s or the 80s for your bowling outing.

3) DINNER AWAY FROM THE COUPLES

You might be spending Valentine's Day with a friend instead of a boyfriend or girlfriend but you still have to eat dinner on Valentine's Day. Just because Valentine's Day is traditionally for couples, doesn't mean you and your friend can’t go out for a great dinner together on Valentine's Day. Try a new casual dining restaurant if you want to try to avoid romance!

4) VOLUNTEER FOR A DAY

If you and your friend are looking for something to do on Valentine's Day, try volunteering your time and talents! Whether at your local hospital, nursing home or neighbourhood animal shelter, lean into what you’re passionate about and offer the gift of compassionate service. You will likely leave feeling as though you have made a difference in the lives of others which is a great way to spend Valentine's Day.

5) REPAIR THE THING THAT CHRONICALLY IRRITATES YOU

The loose hinge on your bedroom door, the hideous stain on your bathroom wall, or the anarchic clutter at your work desk. Whatever it is, as an act of self-love, you and your friend should make a list of what you have been putting off for 18 months and then go to each others house and carve out some time to remedy the annoyance and give your spaces a clean sweep this Valentine's Day.