| It’s
just not fair. The holiday season is tough enough when you’re single.
Now, just when you’re more or less over not having a date to kiss at
the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, here comes another holiday
that throws your lack of romance in your face again.
You don’t have to sit
there and take it, you know. Even without a sweetheart, you can make
this Valentine’s Day one your heart will always remember. If you have
no plans for February 14th, consider one of these plans for making it a
memorable day.
Take charge.
There are two ways to have a Valentine: either you wait for someone to
ask you or you gather your nerve and ask them. If you’ve had your eye
on a certain someone, speak up! And if no one has shown up in your
dreams, wake up and look for the Valentine you want. Keep your eyes open
on the way to work, at your favorite restaurant or even in front of you
right now. Haven’t tried online dating yet? Hey! It’s the 21st
century — what are you waiting for? Try a quick
search today.
Redefine love.
Even though you haven’t found your One True Love, there are many
people in your life that love you quite a lot. If you’re lucky enough
to still have grandparents, take them to dinner. Tell your parents,
siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews how much they mean to you.
Gather all your single friends and make a festive night of it. On
Valentine’s Day and all through the year, there’s a big difference
between being uncoupled and being unloved.
Think sexy.
There is a coupled Valentine’s Day in your future. Why not get ready
for it now? Indulge in some new lingerie or boxers, massage oils —
everything that puts you in the mood for love. Who knows? That slightly
wicked grin you get just thinking about your secret pleasures might
attract the attention of some new admirers!
Be good to yourself.
Go ahead, indulge a little. Add some amore to your home with a beautiful
bouquet, some scented candles, romantic music — whatever makes you
happy. Or schedule a long, full-body massage at your favorite spa for
Valentine’s Day. You’ll feel great, and you’ll have a smile on
your face to rival anyone already in a relationship.
Be good to others.
Feeling sorry for yourself never accomplishes anything. Feeling
compassion for others does, though. Join a local group that works with
children, delivers meals to the homebound or rescues abandoned animals.
Invest your time addressing concerns other than dating. Want a long-term
commitment? Sign up to provide monthly support to the non-profit of your
choice.
Search
for local singles today at Match.com!
Randy B. Hecht, Match.com
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