A Single Girl's Guide to Loving Valentine's Day
What if this Valentine's Day, we made it all about falling more in love with ourselves? Not in a cheesy "self-love quotes on Instagram" kind of way, but in real, meaningful ways.
Let's be honest, sometimes it feels like the whole world is wrapped up in heart-shaped couples specials and romantic dinner reservations. But there's something kind of magical about reclaiming this day and turning it into a celebration of the most important relationship you'll ever have, the one with yourself.
But here's the thing about Valentine's Day, it's just another Tuesday. (Well, Friday this year, but you get the point.) And while everyone else is stressing about dinner reservations and gift expectations, we get to do whatever the hell we want.
Not sure what that looks like? Here's what actually feels good:
Get a little selfish with your time. Want to binge that entire series everyone's talking about? Do it. Feel like ordering both the pad thai AND the curry because you don't have to agree on one place? Go for it. Miss taking long baths without someone knocking on the door? The bathroom is all yours.
Spoil yourself, but make it practical. Skip the overpriced roses and treat yourself to something you've actually been wanting. Maybe it's those fancy sheets you've been eyeing, that nice candle you always sniff at the store, or finally buying the good version of something instead of the cheap one.
Make it a friend thing. Round up your other single friends (or your coupled friends who need a break from the V-Day pressure) and do something fun. Host a wine and cheese night. Try that new restaurant that's definitely not doing a "special Valentine's menu." Have a spa day at home where you try all those face masks you've been hoarding.
Or don't do anything special at all. Because that's the beauty of being single on Valentine's Day, you don't have to acknowledge it if you don't want to. Sleep in. Order pizza. Watch true crime documentaries. Sometimes the best self-love is just letting yourself be.
There's nothing wrong with being single on Valentine's Day. And there's nothing wrong with having mixed feelings about it either. You can be totally happy being single AND still roll your eyes at the couple's discount ads. Both are valid.
The secret is this: February 14th is just another day to be exactly who you are. And who you are is already pretty great.
Drop a 💖 below if you're planning a low-key V-Day too!
♡ ☆:.｡ Keep glowing, babes! ♡ ☆:.｡
With love, Goddess Inner Glow.
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