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Tips for singles on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day can conjure up feelings of loneliness for those without a mate

(NC) - Valentine’s Day can conjure up feelings of loneliness for those without a mate.

But being alone is cheaper, easier, and probably better than going out on some random date, or being with a person you’ve been meaning to break up with for months.

If you don’t have a date, don’t stay at home and pout.

Here are some ideas to help you celebrate the day of love:

1. Realize that Valentine’s Day is a commercial holiday. It is not about love and relationships; it is about selling flowers, candy, and diamond jewelry. Think of all the money you are saving.

2. Plan to do something that will not place you in the path of cooing couples. Even if you usually like dining out alone, do something else on Valentine’s Day.

3. Resist the temptation to turn off your phone and crawl into bed early. Book a deep tissue massage at a fantastic spa, followed by a manicure and pedicure. Host a fondue party or a potluck at your house, or grab a few single friends and book a sightseeing flight over your city.

4. Do you know a couple with children who never go out because they just don’t feel they can afford a babysitter? Offer them a free night of babysitting and let them enjoy a romantic night out.

5. Nothing spreads the love faster than doing a little volunteer work. Take time to remember your good fortune and learn about how you can help improve the lives of children living in poverty through a non-profit organization like Christian Children’s Fund of Canada (www.ccfcanada.ca).

6. If you are single, but would rather not be, think about what is standing in the way of you and a new relationship. Find ways to work on becoming the person your dream partner would fall in love with. Start therapy. Take up yoga. Take action to change the world. It is into the fullest lives that love is most likely to fall.

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