How to celebrate Valentines day alone

Alolika January 31, 2012 15
How to celebrate Valentines day alone

Well, Valentine’s Day is just to arrive and the time is not far when all the streets, shopping malls and restaurants will be decked and dotted with love-struck couples queuing up in front of all kinds of places to while away time in each other’s company. For a person who is single the sight might seem stupid, irrational and quite irritating for sure. Some people might feel singularly left out on such occasions and delve into the comforting caress of depression while others might turn extremely bitter and skeptical about life as a whole. But for a change here is a shocking revelation – it is the best way to celebrate Valentine’s Day being single. Crazy it may sound but essentially it is indeed a welcome break to actually do things that you love to do without the additional burden of pleasing someone else. Find out how you can have a rocking Valentine’s Day even if you are single.

  • It’s your day: Don’t spoil the day by languishing in tears because you do not have a partner. Big deal. It is a great habit to start loving one’s self and enjoy his/ her own company as well. There were thousand and one things to be done when you did not have the time but now you can do them on Valentine’s Day. It can be anything like watching your favourite movie, reading a rare book, visiting an art exhibition or anything else. Things you always yearned to do but never managed to do because you were perhaps trying to do things that please someone else. This Valentine you are a free bird so ensure you fly high and reach the zenith of your satisfaction.
  • Time for parents and closest pals: Do you actually remember the last time you have actually spent some quality time with your parents, sit back with them and chatted for quite a while. Your old best friend might also have complained on various occasions that you are devoting more time to your new friends or colleagues. On this day you can fill the lives of these special people with all the love that you wanted to devote to them but strangely were running short on time and opportunities.
  • Avoid movie theatres and restaurants: It is a good idea to avoid going to restaurants and theaters on this day. There is a chance that if defying the convention you land up to these places alone there is a chance of you turning forlorn more that you had actually fathomed. So it is a safe bet to actually visit these places and see lovey-dovey couples immersed in one other oblivious to the world at large.

  • Pamper yourself: Does it actually matter that you don’t have anyone to gift you a diamond ring this Valentine? Why do you need someone else when you can create the best of the moods yourself? Visit a parlour, go for a refreshing spa, buy for yourself the best lingerie you can possibly find and last but not the least have a sumptuous meal. You can go one step ahead and buy for yourself a big fat diamond ring that you always envied on your colleague. You can certainly cherish the satisfaction for long.
  • Be a little more generous: There had been innumerable occasions when you were always lavishing gifts for someone else. Though never short of inclination, you never had the opportunity to buy gifts or presents for the lesser privileged people. This Valentine you can actually can turn into a philanthropist and indulge in thing that you wanted to do from your heart. Donate some money to a charitable trust, visit some NGO and give a surprise gift to a not-so-affluent relative. These acts will actually make you feel very content and happy.

Happiness is not always about receiving things from others it is about making others feel happy and content at the end of the day. Follow the tips and you can indeed have a memorable Valentine’s Day this year. [Article View] : 3496

15 Comments »

  1. Raj January 31, 2012 at 3:54 PM -

    thnxs..alolika..for a wonderful article. it wud help one of my frnds a lot…

  2. rohit January 31, 2012 at 4:54 PM -

    THIS ARTICLE IS DEDICATED TO ABHISHEK MUKHERJEE. FOR THE LAST 29 YRS I HV BEEN CELEBRATING ALONE N INTEND TO DO TILL THE TIME I LIVE IN THE WORLD

    • rohit January 31, 2012 at 4:57 PM -

      in that case the article shd be dedicated to rohit and abhishek isnt it? lol, bet yes yar, even intend to stay alone all life, kismat !

      • abhishek January 31, 2012 at 4:58 PM -

        YES rohit, i am alone n i wl stay alone. thx for reminding me, jerk lol. talk 2 u soon. gud article alo

  3. Alolika January 31, 2012 at 5:14 PM -

    I think the purpose of my writing the article is not solved. I wanted to portray that spending Valentine’s Day is not a bad idea after all and something to rejoice about. But somehow I think the comments show that the people do not reflect such vibes after all.

    • abhishek February 1, 2012 at 12:34 AM -

      article is nice

  4. G K Tandon January 31, 2012 at 5:15 PM -

    Lots of people will be alone on valentines day – me , all married people….MMM married for more than 2 years….

  5. Sid January 31, 2012 at 6:08 PM -

    Well, the singles save themselves from the Expenses of Valentines Day.. Evn if ur GF is not demanding, den also u wish to make her happy by sending her surprise gifts.. Anyways, its lovely being with someone on valentines day…

  6. Piyali January 31, 2012 at 6:38 PM -

    Nice article.. Stay single, live happily!!! It’s my point of view.:-)

    • abhishek February 1, 2012 at 12:34 AM -

      i agree wid u piyali, bt being single is painful too…

  7. Nitish Jindal February 1, 2012 at 1:21 AM -

    I don’t believe Valentine’s Day. I think is any day you can make a Special Day with your partner. But yes i respect this day because many people have lots of Hopes on this day. Well going on the article. “Living Alone” is an unexpressable feeling. I wish nobody stays alone.

    >>>>More than this i pray truely nobody stays alone after getting an Habit with living somebody because this is more painful & you cant bear it for long.<<<

    • Nitish Jindal February 1, 2012 at 1:23 AM -

      Oh! Well Sorry Alolika didn’t commented on the article. Mind got distracted. I liked the article very much.. :)

  8. Piyali February 10, 2012 at 12:39 PM -

    Why are you saying like this Nitish?? Are you really alone?? Your Crush feeling is not enough for you?? ;)

    • Nitish Jindal February 10, 2012 at 8:00 PM -

      It was just a context. It is more than enough.. But yes She is a Crush.. So i hardly talk to her :( . But i am happy looking at the smiles..