Later that day I got to thinking about relationships. There are those that open you up to something new and exotic, those that are old and familiar, those that bring up lots of questions, those that bring you somewhere unexpected, those that bring you far from where you started, and those that bring you back. But the most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you can find someone to love the you you love, well, that’s just fabulous. – Carrie ( Sex and the City)

The world is abuzz right now and it seems that everyone is talking about Valentine’s Day. There are radio and television commercials, flyer’s and not to mention the poster adds in the malls and every single one of them is geared towards couples. So what’s a single girl to do? Sit at home and mope? Maybe tweet about how it’s a stupid holiday? Maybe you want to bash your entire collection of ex’s? While those all sound like tempting solutions they are only going to make you feel worse about the day and about yourself.

So what if you don’t have a significant other to spend the day with, there’s someone even better that you can take some time and get to know …you.

We’re so busy maintaining relationships with co-workers, friends and family that we often forget that we need to maintain a relationship with the most important person of all – ourselves.

So here are some tips to help you enjoy Valentine’s Day with yourself!

Flowers, chocolates and Coach oh my! Ok so you don’t have someone to send you flowers and bring you chocolates but honestly who wants flowers that are going to die in three days anyways. Take yourself to the mall and treat yourself to something special ( and that will last more than three days) say for example that new Coach or Michael Kors bag you’ve had your eye on?

Pamper me baby! There’s nothing like a spa day full of pampering, after all you deserve to be rewarded for all the hard work that you do. So book a spa day filled with a facial, massage and manicure/pedicure. Not only will you be relaxed at the end but you will look fabulous.

Ladies Night! What is better than a night out with your fellow single ladies? Choose a hot spot that isn’t going to be bombarded with cooing couples and have some drinks. Take the time to celebrate the choice that you all have made to be single, affirming your decision will make you feel better and help you resist the urge to call up your ex. Remember no matter how desperate you may feel your ex is your ex for a reason!

Food for thought…No one wants to be in the restaurants with all the lovey dovey couples holding hands and looking deep into each other’s eyes especially when you’re single. So invite a platonic friend out to dinner. Knowing that you are platonic friends eliminates the awkwardness associated with a first date and will keep you both occupied leaving less time to think about being alone.

Try something new. You’ve wanted to do yoga, or try salsa. Maybe you’ve wanted to go on a cruise or go sky diving. Now is your chance to do it! Challenge yourself to do something new that you have always wanted to try but may have never had the opportunity to.

It’s only one day. While the hype may go on for weeks beforehand the reality is that Valentine’s Day is only one day – that’s it! Then the world goes back to normal and the candy goes on sale for cheap!

The day only has as much power as you give it. So treat it like any other day!

xoxo

Elle

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