Single On Valentine’s Day, A Blessing Or A Curse?

Photo By Uby Yanes

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and as with all things related to your mental health, you get to decide what your values, beliefs, and thoughts are associated with the holiday. If you are single, now is probably an excellent time to remind yourself of this fact. You have more control over your mood than you think, but it does take dedication, hard work, and time to have healthy and positive self-talk! If you want to be in a relationship or are lamenting the loss of love, I understand how Valentine’s Day can be challenging, annoying, and painful.

You see the symbols and reminders everywhere that people in love get to celebrate a special romantic day together and because of your singleness, you are not invited to the party. The pink and red hearts, flowers, and chocolates that you see in every store reinforce that people in romantic relationships should be celebrating and that this celebration does not apply to you, but is that really an accurate assumption? Is there really anything wrong with being single on Valentine’s Day? Could this be one of those holidays where being single is really a blessing?

The Pros of Being Single on Valentine’s Day:

Do not have to spend extra money

Do not have to fight for reservations at a crowded restaurant