Single? Celebrate Valentine’s Day in your own way, relationship expert says
Those without a sweetheart this Valentine’s Day need not drown their sorrows in heart-shaped boxes of chocolate. K-State relationship expert Tony Jurich says instead, singles should make light of the traditionally couples holiday.
“When you’re surrounded by couples you might start to think that something’s wrong with you,” Jurich said. “It not only makes you acutely aware that they have something you don’t, but it makes it seem like the ‘normal’ people are together.”
When you are single on a holiday – particularly on Valentine’s Day – you don’t do yourself any favors by spending it alone, Jurich said. Instead of ruminating in self-pity, singles should celebrate their status with just as much enthusiasm as couples.
“If you are single, you probably know other singles. Go out make it a night of it,” he said. “When you make a restaurant reservation, they’ll assume that you want a table for two, and you can say ‘no, a table for 12.’”