Being single on Valentine's Day can be quite upsetting for some people. While all couples are busy celebrating their love, those who don’t have a partner might feel dejected and left out. Although it’s no big deal to spend the day alone, some people might have the urge to do something fun on 14th Feb so they can be a part of this occasion.
Nowadays, people have started celebrating Valentine’s Day with their other single friends or even pets. Since this day is no longer exclusive to couples, you have all the more reason to do something exciting on the V Day. There can be n number of things that you can try depending on your mood and interests, however, mentioned below is a list of common activities that are suitable for singles enjoying Valentine’s Day.
1. Get a relaxing spa session
Either go to a spa or avail the services at your home to relax. Get a mani-pedi session along with a full body massage and enjoy the day with that much-needed break. You can also prepare some simple DIY recipes for a hair spa treatment at home. This will not just give you a refreshing look but will also help you re-energize your body and soul.
2. Throw an anti-Valentine's Day party
Do you know other single people who also hate Valentine’s Day and want to remove 14th February from the calendar? If yes, invite them to an anti-valentine's day party and share your thoughts and experiences. This will let you vent your frustration and feel a little better about the day.
3. Watch movies of your celebrity crush
The best way to enjoy Valentine’s Day is to spend it with your crush. While it’s tough to confess your feelings to someone whom you like a lot, you can always choose a celebrity crush of yours and watch their movies all day long. You can even invite your sibling or friends for binge-watching while gorging on your favorite pizza or some other snacks.
4. Celebrate with your girl gang
If you are feeling bad about being single on Valentine's Day, you can invite your gal pals to a Galentine’s Day celebration. You can play board games with them while indulging in a fun conversation about any random topic ranging from pop culture to celebrities and so on. Besides, you can also arrange a potluck or share recipes with each other.
5. Babysitting for couples
Since it’s Valentine’s Day, most couples will be planning to dine out or enjoy a romantic date at home. However, couples with children don’t get to spend quality time together frequently. So, if you love kids and don’t mind spending an evening with them, do this favor to a couple and enjoy the day playing with them. Otherwise, you can also babysit someone’s pet for them.
6. Go for a makeover
One of the best ways to spend Valentine’s Day being single is to get a makeover and try a fresh look with the latest haircut, a quirky hair color, and some picks for a unique style of wardrobe. This is the best opportunity to get that look you always wanted. You can also head out for a party in a pub where all the eyes will be on you.
7. Enjoy a shopping spree
To enjoy Valentine’s Day while being single, you can go on a shopping spree and buy all kinds of the latest outfits for yourself. It will definitely make you feel good. Besides, there are many offers and deals on Valentine’s Day that you can avail yourself through online shopping platforms.
8. Spend time with your folks
You can spend time with your cousins or siblings in a fun get together and do all kinds of fun things like playing dumb charades, spin the bottle, truth or dare, etc. You can also watch horror movies and spend all night talking about your childhood memories. It will be a good way to take a trip down memory lane and relive those precious moments.
9. Avail couple’s offers with a friend
If there is any couple’s offer available at an outlet, grab your single friend and head straight to that place. It’s silly, it’s fun, and most importantly it will be a memory that you will cherish for a long time. After all, why should couples have all the fun?
10. Take a trip
If you are single and at home on Valentine’s Day, you will spend the entire day scrolling through your feed watching people in relationships celebrating their love, and sharing lovey-dovey pictures on social media. So, pack your bags and take a trip to a dreamy destination in solitude. There’s no reason to stay at home and sulk over your fate when you can do whatever you want with your time and money.