OK, you may not have plans this Valentine’s Day, but it is just another day on the calendar after all, and there will be many more to come in which to score the perfect date.

Even for the happiest of singletons Valentine’s Day can be a nightmare, with reminders of love and romance hard to avoid. However, Valentine’s Day needn’t be just for couples. To celebrate your singledom and make the most of the day, check out these tips for enjoying Valentine’s Day as a single guy or girl.

(1)REMEMBER IT’S NOT THE END OF THE WORLD
While many of us dream of being swept off our feet and lavished with attention (and gifts) from an adoring partner, in reality it’s important to retain some perspective and remember that it’s not the end of the world if Valentine’s Day is a bit of a letdown on the romance front. OK, you may not have plans this Valentine’s Day, but it is just another day on the calendar after all, and there will be many more to come in which to score the perfect date.

(2)TREAT YOURSELF
If you don’t have anybody to spoil this Valentine’s Day, why not take it as an opportunity to spoil yourself? Treat yourself to a bit of pampering, cook yourself a nice meal or have a relaxing bath with candles and a glass of champagne. With no one else’s feelings to consider, you’re free to spend the day doing whatever you want and to make it a special day just for you.

(3)DON’T GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR EX
With romance in the air and seemingly everyone coupled up, it is perfectly natural for your mind to drift to past loves on Valentine’s Day, particularly if you are only recently single. However, although the temptation may be strong to get in touch with an ex, remember that setting yourself up for rejection and heartache is not going to improve your day. Give a friend a call and spend your valuable time and conversation on someone who will appreciate it instead.

(4)TAKE OFF THE ROSE-TINTED GLASSES
It’s easy to feel jealous of those who are loved up on Valentine’s Day. However, it’s important to maintain some perspective and remember that no relationship is perfect and that the romance you see on Valentine’s Day is not representative of a day-to-day relationship. Rather than being envious of the relationships around you, remind yourself of all the things you don’t miss about being in a relationship, and all the perks of being single you get to experience now.

(5)STOP TORTURING YOURSELF
Sobbing into a bucket of popcorn as the credits roll on another romantic movie, wailing along to ‘All by myself’ at the top of your voice, or going over and over all the reasons your ex was definitely ‘the one’ to your poor best friend… Does any of this sound familiar? And if so, is this really how you want to spend your Valentine’s Day? Make a resolution not to torture yourself this February 14th by listening to love songs, watching romantic movies or sitting about reflecting on your failed relationships. Instead, get out there and do something fun!

(6)SPEND TIME WITH OTHERS
Just because you are single on Valentine’s Day that doesn’t mean you have to spend it alone. Rather than moping at home, make plans to spend time with your family or friends doing something you enjoy. You could get the girls round to watch DVDs, visit a family member you rarely get to see, or head out for cocktails with friends. After all, Valentine’s Day is a day for spending time with those you love, whoever they may be.

(7)KICK-START A NEW ROMANCE
If there’s someone you’ve got your eye on and you think they may be interested too, why not take Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to express your interest? Send an old-fashioned anonymous card or just a flirty email and set the wheels in motion. Alternatively, sign up for online dating or look into other ways to find love, and let the thought of a potential new romance brighten up your day.

When you are at the office with a hard to impress boss you won't know when the day will be over!

2 and 7 i definately do. Been doing it for d past two years.. Damn...

Hmm,good points.
But truth is,when u remember for a sec. what that day is all about,u'll def. feel sick in the stomach & find urself wishing u were coupled up.

binger: Hmm,good points.
But truth is,when u remember for a sec. what that day is all about,u'll def. feel sick in the stomach & find urself wishing u were coupled up.

but wetin person go do buh live life to its fullest.

Na wah oh! What's up wit this Val day noise. There's still 14days na and even when it was 1month everyone was already tlkn... Itss beginning to get more recognized than xmas. Mtschewww!! So much ishey ku shey... Abeg give us tips on how to make money instead of surviving that dumb day ***Smfdh***

I have never celebrated valentine's day before, so its no big deal for me. I don't even look forward to it cos its just like every other day. If this one falls on a weekend, then I will be hitting the club, its been long I really danced.

Intrepid!:
The concept of Valentine's Day is over-rated, and is being exploited by Capitalists to bleed dummies dry!

whats Valentine? cant find 14 feb on my Calendar...

Valentine month again?

My wife go don dey await her gift... Thinking mode activated

I don vex!! I no go even do val for anybody again!! It is not biblical!! #just my own excuse#

Words of consolation.

Well am a free agent...I don't think about val..well if u like 2 be my val holla @ ur boy

Visiting the less privilaged,will surely do...
#jux passing and singing..#wia r my single ladies? Wia r my single ladies??

am so taking my self out on that day,i already book a full body massage and mud wrap on that day,then go for movies on silver bird galleria, do some little shopping at mango,s no time , i no fit carry last

Na so o, val is in this month. Little wonder all these gurls remember to say happy new month to me this mornin which is very unusual.
for now am single only to reunite with my gurlfriends after the val. 5gurls on val, haw am i to divide myself and cash?

For christians its going to be the second day of Lent (For those that understand). I guess its time for all to reflect on the meaning of TRUE LOVE. Jesus died for true Love to save us all.
Cheers everyone and Happy Val's day in advance.

It ws supposed 2b a religious day, bt pple changed d meaning(tru devilish intentions)...it ws nt abt romance nd relationships, it wz abt pure agape love as commanded by Christ...visiting the orphans 2 shw dem love, nd d widows to show dem love, ..never 4get dat love z d greatest, 4 God z love....
Evn D catholics no longer recognic ds dy as st. Valentines day(it ws removed 4r dia calender) ...most churches dont recognic it officially again, .....al because d heathens hijacked d day n made it sinfull....
Pls celebrate it d way u should...d right, remenber 2 kp d day holy..if u r nt married,no fornications, if u r married,no adultery..
Tnx
FACT; 90% of pple wont accept 2 do dat...

dopeJemi:

did u say survive? So we r gonna die on vaLentine's day because we r singLe? Z being singLe a crime, I'm finking of hau Manchester united z gonna beat ReaL Madrid on d 13th, u dey here dey give us tips, keep ur tips 2 urseLf

...u r on point...if man u win real madrid,na sleep I go d sleep throughout the next day being una so called "VAL day"..UP MAN U

If ur BF/Husband is a MANUTD supporter, pray hard for them to beat Real Madrid cos that game is a day before Val.

If you've been used 2 singledom, I see no reason while u can't surpass that 'val-love' feeling on feb 14th. Afterall its just a day/date in a calender year where peeps spend anyhow just to impress one or more peeps. Y'all know what I mean

ladunsky: 2 and 7 i definately do. Been doing it for d past two years.. Damn...

will u b my Val?

ladunsky: 2 and 7 i definately do. Been doing it for d past two years.. Damn...

will u b my Val? *(2121A5F1)

jessybarbie: When your at the office with a hard to impress boss you won't know when the day will be over!

True talk but you make it sound like a getaway from torture. It's a beautiful day and you should feel not just happy but joyous.Why not do your office work with all your heart, a smile on your face,making it so beautiful not just for you but for everyone that comes across you on that day,from home,your boss, colleagues, customers and after the day you'd feel that peace because you made the day for lots of people

If manchester united c, defeat real madrid, whalahi i will forget am single. ur advice englighted and help me alot. kip it up.

I even wan tey single tht day#facT

Its gud to be single, at least no one to monitor ur moves etc.

I'd just advice them to get patient n pray to Almighty God because to find true love it not easy.

Nna nekwanu ifeanyi ooo... What's wrong with being single? Valentine's day is just like every other to me... We talking money here you talking nonsense... #no time

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