Valentine’s Day your way: a single’s guide to ditching the hype
Valentin's Day does not have to revolve around romance only. You can treat yourself or your friends to a good time.
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Not everyone is counting down to Valentine’s Day. To some, it is just another day on the calendar, not a moment that needs the extravagant flowers, dinner reservations, or performative romance.
If Valentine’s Day is not your thing this year because you’re single or you simply couldn’t be bothered, you do not have to explain yourself or force excitement.
No rule says you must participate, and if there’s something you’re allowed to do, it’s treat the day any way you see fit.
Nothing beats a day spent in bed watching movies.
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For instance, bed rotting because you’re completely lost in that movie marathon you’re on. That’s a yes from me. Think about it this way: you barely get enough time to sleep, even on weekends, because there’s just always something to do.
Make the day all about you, you, and you!
Order your favourite meal, watch all the series you’ve been adding to your Netflix watchlist, or go to bed early to lock in those extra hours of sleep.
A full body massage is just another way to pamper yourself on Valentine's Day.
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If you’ve been thinking about booking that full-body massage, February 14 is the perfect date.
This can also be a good day to opt out of the noise by muting social media to avoid potential doom scrolling that leads to seeing over-the-top couple’s content. I mean, hey, peace is a valid choice.
And if you choose to do a little something, Valentine’s Day does not have to be romantic to be enjoyable. Grab your friends and visit the arcade. It’s affordable, fun and exhilarating. Get your heart pumping up from excitement.
Skipping the fancy dinner for an arcade night with friends is one of the ways to get rid of Valentine's Day blues.
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“Galentine’s day” or “Malentine’s day” is also one way to celebrate the day if you’re not into all the romantic parts of it all, especially one that requires a partner.
Choosing not to celebrate Valentine’s Day the conventional way does not mean you’re miserable or a hater.
It also doesn’t mean you’re not loved because you can simply pour in all the love you have back to yourself or friends.