{"id":9005,"date":"2022-01-27T09:00:26","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T09:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=9005"},"modified":"2024-03-20T14:07:03","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T14:07:03","slug":"single-on-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/single-on-valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"How to celebrate being single on Valentine\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Going single on Valentine\u2019s Day<\/a> this year? We get it; being single<\/a> on Valentine\u2019s Day can suck, especially if all your friends<\/a> are off celebrating it with their other half. All the love-themed decorations and incessant romance adverts can get the best of us down. (Obviously not<\/em> the brilliant thortful Valentine’s Day advert<\/a> though, just so we’re being clear.)<\/p>\n

But just because you\u2019re single on Valentine\u2019s Day doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t have fun. For one thing, you don\u2019t have to worry about anyone other than yourself, and that means you can do whatever takes your fancy.<\/p>\n

Want to sit and watch your favourite movies while treating yourself to that indulgent cheesecake you\u2019ve been eyeing up? Knock yourself out! Fancy pampering yourself in relaxed silence? Research how to have an at-home spa day<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As they say, the world is your oyster \u2013 and baby, you\u2019re the pearl. There are endless things you can do despite being single for Valentine\u2019s. And if you love the concept of Valentine\u2019s Day, there\u2019s no reason you can\u2019t still honour the celebration with your other single friends.<\/p>\n

Single on Valentine\u2019s Day? Make a plan!<\/h2>\n

If you know that you\u2019re liable to mope about and feel sorry for yourself while being single on Valentine\u2019s Day, then you need to make a plan to ensure that this doesn\u2019t happen.<\/p>\n

Grab a notebook or pen and paper and start listing ideas of what you\u2019d like to do but haven\u2019t made the time for. Maybe you\u2019ve a hobby that you used to love and want to pick back up? Perhaps there\u2019s a town or city you\u2019ve always wanted to visit?<\/p>\n

Write all these single Valentine\u2019s Day ideas down until you have a list you\u2019re satisfied with. Then, narrow down your options to the ones you most want to do. You might have time for several single Valentine\u2019s Day ideas, or you might prefer to do one big thing, the point is that you have a plan in mind for what you want to do.<\/p>\n

And the best part about making a plan is that you can do it well in advance, giving yourself plenty of time to organise things and book time off, especially if you want to go somewhere with your single friends. Once it\u2019s all planned out, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and look forward to it.<\/p>\n

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Single Valentine\u2019s Day ideas<\/h2>\n

With planning in mind, you might already have some single Valentine\u2019s Day ideas whirling around your head. But if you\u2019re unsure exactly what to do, here are ten of our favourite suggestions for what to do on Valentine\u2019s Day if you\u2019re single.<\/p>\n

1. Hit up a museum followed by a comedy night<\/h3>\n

Given that being single for Valentine\u2019s can be a bit depressing, what better way to lift your mood than by visiting your favourite museum in the day before heading out to a comedy night in the evening.<\/p>\n

Sure, there might be other couples<\/a> there, but comedy is a social event for everyone. Once you\u2019ve exercised your brain by musing on which abstract painting is better, or crammed your head full of local historical knowledge, you can blow off steam with the universal language of laughter.<\/p>\n

2. Go to your favourite local restaurant<\/h3>\n

You might think that going to a restaurant solo is the last thing you\u2019d want to do when deciding what to do when single on Valentine\u2019s Day. But why not? You\u2019ll get dessert all to yourself after all.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve a particular restaurant, you just love, then there\u2019s no reason you can\u2019t book a table, enjoy your own company, read a book, and treat yourself to your favourite food.<\/p>\n

3. Visit a place you\u2019ve always wanted to visit<\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t fancy hanging around your usual haunts when searching for what to do on Valentine\u2019s Day if you\u2019re single? There\u2019s no better time to go somewhere new, especially if you\u2019ve always wanted to go there.<\/p>\n

Rather than worrying about the fact you\u2019re single, you can get swept up in the embrace of a brand-new bustling city or quaint country village. Of course, if you don\u2019t want to go solo, bring a single buddy with you and make the most of any Valentine\u2019s Day offers you spot.<\/p>\n

4. Get out into nature<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s old news that going out in nature offers numerous health benefits. Just a short time outdoors has been proven to lift our mood and quieten our minds.<\/p>\n

Getting out in nature will separate you from all those Valentine\u2019s Day promotions you want to avoid while also giving you a chance to take in the fresh air. And there\u2019s little else in the world that can match a fantastic sunrise or sunset.<\/p>\n

5. Treat yourself to a pampering day<\/h3>\n

This one\u2019s for all the ladies, and gents who are so inclined. If you\u2019d rather have a night in, then get ready for an evening of pampering? Get your spa robe and scented candles<\/a> ready and prepare yourself for a full day of relaxation.<\/p>\n

Plan your spa day the night before so you can relax the moment you step through the door. And if you don\u2019t want to do it solo, then invite your single friends round for manicures and gossip.<\/p>\n

6. Embrace the laziness<\/h3>\n

Can\u2019t stomach the idea of going anywhere on Valentine\u2019s Day? Not a problem. A classic option when looking for what to do when single on Valentine\u2019s Day is to line up all your favourite movies or TV shows for a slovenly night in front of the big screen.<\/p>\n

Sex and the City, Star Wars, Marvel – watch whatever you want while indulging in your favourite chocolate<\/a> or snacks. If you have time in the day, you could even bake cookies or brownies beforehand so you can enjoy some tasty homemade treats.<\/p>\n

7. Do something you love or try a new hobby<\/h3>\n

We\u2019ve all got a hobby that we used to love but eventually had to drop. Whether it was work or a busy social life that got on the way, if you\u2019re single for Valentine\u2019s, then now\u2019s as good a time as any to pick it back up.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry about the fact you might be rusty. Our brains are like muscles; once you start flexing it, you\u2019ll remember exactly what you\u2019re doing. Naturally, you could also try a new hobby if you\u2019re feeling adventurous.<\/p>\n

8. Host a singles Valentine\u2019s Day party<\/h3>\n

Got a couple of single friends who\u2019ll be on their own this Valentine\u2019s Day too? Host you\u2019re very own Valentine\u2019s singles party. Enjoy a meal and good company while celebrating your independence and offering support to each other. You can make this evening even funnier by getting each other funny Valentine\u2019s gifts<\/a> for single friends that can help lighten the mood and get everyone laughing.<\/p>\n

9. Go out on the town with friends<\/h3>\n

This one can go hand in hand with hosting a Valentine\u2019s singles party, especially if a few drinks have been downed. Dress yourselves up and hit your favourite bars, pubs, and clubs to let yourself go.<\/p>\n

Just make sure you have your preferred hangover cure ready for the morning before you go out.<\/p>\n

10. Cut out all social media<\/h3>\n

Ok, this is more of a bonus tip you can apply to any activity. We all know how bad social media can be for us, so if you\u2019re worried about being single on Valentine\u2019s Day, why punish yourself by scrolling through your newsfeed?<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no harm in blocking or deleting your social media apps for a day if you know it will make that day easier to get through. Plus, you\u2019ll have far more fun enjoying your other activities without the temptation to look at your phone.<\/p>\n

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There are plenty of other ideas out there you can use to have fun while being single on Valentine\u2019s Day. And if you\u2019re in a relationship, you can always let your single friends know you\u2019re thinking about them by getting them a Valentine\u2019s card for a single friend<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In fact, you can find plenty of Valentine\u2019s cards for single friends as well as gifts right here at thortful. Cute<\/a>, rude<\/a>, and all styles in-between, we\u2019ve literally hundreds of original cards for you to choose from.<\/p>\n

And Valentine\u2019s isn\u2019t the only celebration of love happening in February. You can show love to your friends by celebrating either Galentine\u2019s (or Palentine\u2019s) together the day before. You can find out how to celebrate with our complete guide to Galentine\u2019s Day<\/a>, as well as other articles on celebrating big occasions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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