3 Ways To Have A Great Valentine's Day, As A Single Person | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Relationships

3 Ways To Have A Great Valentine's Day, As A Single Person

Who said that couples get to have all the fun?

Jake Blizman
Feb 06, 2021
Texas A&M University
61
3 Ways To Have A Great Valentine's Day, As A Single Person
@legallyblondemovies Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B6vwATlFNwL/

If you're anything like me, Valentine's Day has been a rather tough holiday ever since we moved past the elementary school parties where everyone was each other's valentine. I've never had a relationship before, and that was something I used to be a LOT more insecure about. While Valentine's Day used to make me feel insufficient or like a failure from middle school all the way to my first year of college, I've come to understand that that's missing the point of Valentine's Day.

Valentine's Day is all about love, so focusing on something that makes you not love your awesome self is the opposite of the spirit of the holiday.

So, if you're like me and are going to be spending your Valentine's Day without a significant other this year, here are some tips on how to focus on celebrating yourself!

1. First up is a classic single person tradition to Valentine's Day - have yourself a delicious meal.

I can't really recommend you go out to eat this year due to the pandemic, but takeout, delivery, or even cooking at home are all options! The point of this isn't to pacify your feelings with food, but rather to treat yourself so you remember that you're special and worth doing something special for.

Pro tip: also go out and buy yourself some flowers to put in your room; the same effect, but now you also get to brighten your room a bit!

https://giphy.com/gifs/yo-because-splurge-oWZICupB...

2. Your second Valentine's Day self-care tip is to snuggle up with your favorite blanket.

If you're fortunate enough to already own or have the means to buy a weighted blanket, this goes doubly for you. There is absolutely nothing better than curling up on your couch to read a good book or watch a movie while eating that awesome food you already have from tip number one!

If you can turn yourself into a Valentine's Day-themed blanket burrito, that would be the ideal way to follow through on this tip.

3. Last but not least is to get some sunshine!

Valentine's Day is on a Sunday this year, which means you will (hopefully) have some extra weekend time to yourself. Try to find a park or trail near where you live to head out on a hike and just experience nature. It's also quarantine-friendly since you can do this totally on your own!

This is an especially great tip if you're feeling a little extra lonely and are a little down about Valentine's Day. Spending some time focusing on some pretty plants and a beautiful sky can turn stifling loneliness into a delightful solitude that will make you appreciate yourself and life much more.

If you made it through this list, awesome! I'm hoping you have a great Valentine's Day and truly feel some self-love - you deserve it!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

7 Experiences All Girls With Resting Bitch Face Have Had

The struggles of having an RBF are all too real

University of South Florida
1203
girl
Pexels

In case you're unaware, "resting bitch face" is the term used to describe when a person's natural, expressionless face makes it look like they are mad at the world. Whether they are walking down the street or simply spacing out thinking about what to eat for dinner, it's very easy for others to assume that this person is either upset or mad at them. Because of this, those of us with Resting Bitch Face (RBF), and especially us women, have all experienced many of the same situations and conversations, including:

Keep Reading...Show less
rbf
Entertainment

The Stages Of A Crush As Told By The Cast of "Bob's Burgers"

We all go through certain stages when we have a crush, Tina just explains it better.

Dean College
370
my heart just pooped its pants
Google

We've all had a crush before. Whether it leads to something or nothing, the process has all been the same. The awkward feelings, the stalking, and the stress of trying to keep this huge secret. The feeling of becoming a total spazz is something that cannot be avoided, and the most spazzy family that can relate to this feeling is the Belcher's.

Keep Reading...Show less
bobs burgers
Adulting

Adulting 101: In Sickness And In Self

Everybody hurts sometimes.

Georgia State University
316
you didnt come this far to only come this far lighted text
Photo by Drew Beamer on Unsplash

At the tender age of 18, we are bestowed with the title of “adult.” For 17 years, we live under the rules and guidelines of our parents, school, and government, and to stray from any of those rules or guidelines marks us as a rebel. At 18, though, we must choose which college we want to go to or what career we want. We are allowed and encouraged to vote. We can buy lottery tickets and cigarettes. We can drop out of school, leave our household, and do other "adult" things. At 18, we start down a path of thinking for ourselves, when for the entirety of our lives other institutions have been mandated to think and do for us.

Keep Reading...Show less
adulting
Student Life

25 Thoughts Everyone Has When Registering For Classes

May the odds be ever in your favor.

University of Nebraska Omaha
1099
university
University of Nebraska at Omaha

Creating your schedule for the upcoming semester can be an exciting process. You have the control to decide if you want to have class two-days a week or five-days a week. You get to check things off of your requirement checklist. It's an opportunity for a fresh start with new classes (which you tell yourself you'll never skip.) This process, which always starts out so optimistic, can get frustrating really quickly. Here are 25 thoughts you have when registering for classes.

Keep Reading...Show less
class registration
Student Life

10 Thoughts Of A 5th Year Senior

What about those of us who don't do it all in four years?

University of Kentucky
1535
college shirt
pointsincase.com

"College will be the best four years of your life" is a phrase that we have all heard growing up. College is painted as a magical place to us while we are in high school. A place you go to learn, meet your best friends and probably have the time of your life while all of this is going down. Four whirlwind years, where everything that you've known changes and you start to learn what it means to live on your own, have a job, etc. But what about those of us who don't do this all in four years? Major changes, hard courses, switching schools, career paths changing, these are just a handful of factors that could extend your four years to five, six or seven. There is nothing wrong with taking extra time to graduate, but returning as a fifth-year is a little different. Most of your best friends have most likely graduated and moved and while you may be one of the oldest undergraduates on campus, you might feel as awkward as a freshmen. A world that became home and comfortable to you is still there but it's slightly different than you've known it to be and you have to find a groove to fall into. These are thoughts you'll have as you look ahead to returning to your college campus, with a victory lap planned.

Keep Reading...Show less
senior year

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments