Single on Valentines Day and completely fine - (mostly)

Single, taken or just tired of Valentines Day?

Here we go again! Another day of the year that is questionable. Okay, whether you single, taken or don’t really care this Valentines Day, it’s going to be okay! I’d just like to say, I hope that everyone has a decent enough day today and wish you all well.

Lets start with being single, because that’s the one I understand the most. Well, I don’t actually know what it’s like to be taken on Valentines Day, so there’s that! ( and that’s okay ).

I’m 22 and being “alone” on Valentines Day, honestly doesn’t bother me one bit. I’ve learned to accept that this one day of the year doesn’t reflect on the way I think about love or anything for that matter. I’ve come to appreciate that being myself, on my own, is more than enough for me personally. Obviously that doesn’t stop me from thinking that it would be nice to have that special some in my life! But then I have to think back to the thought of, I actually love being by myself though. Being single = “oh don’t worry, it’ll happen”. ( I don’t know about that now ).

It’s fascinating, really. For 364 days a year, no one cares about your relationship status. Then 14th February hits and a lot of people become emotionally invested in whether or not you’re “doing something”. Valentines Day isn’t just a holiday - it’s a performance review for your love life.

The whole stigma around Valentines Day, is so odd. You show your love, for just one day of the year. Then in that case, shouldn’t you appreciate and show your love and affection everyday, all year round? Am I the only one who doesn’t fully understand/agree with this? Let me know by dropping me an email, or a message on the socials.

Quote - You owe yourself the same love you so freely give to others.