Is Spending Valentine's Day Alone That Awful?

Valentine's Day originated in Europe, often associated with the saint Valentine. Although the true origin of this holiday has many variations, all of them are meant to celebrate true love and the strength of love.

Valentine - A great day for self-love 

But love also has many forms. It's not just the fluttering emotions of two hearts, the exploding chemistry when the four eyes meet, or the bond between family and friends. There is a kind of love that seems simple, but most people do not care about or even deny its existence - the love you have for yourself. If you don't have your other half on this romantic day, Valentine's day will be a great opportunity to rekindle and nurture your love for yourself.

5 ways to enjoy Valentine's day on your own 

1. Buy an expensive gift for yourself on Valentine's day

Let Valentine's Day be an opportunity to pamper yourself with an expensive gift that you've wanted for a long time. For girls, it could be lipstick from your favorite high-end brand, a handbag that you look up to every time you pass by the mall, or a pair of high heels that may be hard to mix but surely looks fantastic on your shoe shelf. As for guys, it could be an elegant watch, a favorite game card, a new pair of headphones, etc.

The key point of this approach is the feeling of spending your own money big on an item you've wanted to own for a long time. Self-rewarding creates a different nuance of contentment than when you're given it, especially on a day surrounded by lovey-dovey couples and romance like Valentine's Day. 

Moreover, the feeling of standing alone at the checkout counter and walking proudly with fancy shopping bags in your hands is also one-of-a-kind that you have to experience once!

2. Enjoy an restaurant-quality meal on Valentine's day

Valentine's Day would not be complete without an exquisite dinner. You can cook for yourself, order food from high-quality brands or make a reservation at a restaurant; everything is fine, but remember that it needs to be special and full-course. Who says Valentine's is only for couples? Loving yourself by embracing your appetite and stomach will bring sweet happiness, as well as improve your mood extremely well!

3. Learning something new on Valentine's day

Have you always wanted to learn how to play the guitar or learn a new language or sport but still hesitated? Then let this Valentine's day mark a turning point. On the journey of loving yourself, as well as pampering yourself, allowing yourself to upgrade your current version is also a great way. 

Starting a new habit and goal is also the key to unlocking different aspects that you have never discovered before. From there, you will know how to search for the deeper sounds in your soul and mind, to understand and love yourself a little more day by day. New things can cause fear and anxiety, but safety is the obstacle holding back everyone's potential. If you have the same thought, consider the above suggestion from CHUS and give yourself a chance to become a more "genuine", successful, and happier version of yourself. Your Valentine's day may be alone but absolutely fun and interesting.

4. Buy Valentine's day's gift for your single friends 

For some universal-scaled reasons, people with the same energy are always drawn to each other. For example, when you are single, there will be a few friends around you who are also single and lovely. Don't be afraid to be their Valentine by finding and buying cute little gifts to give them.

It is not necessary to be a gift for each person, but simply a crimson rose, a bar of chocolate, or a simple card filled with a sincere message from you. Just by little things like that, whoever receives the gift from you will be heart-melting and feel your love from you.

5. Join social activities on Valentine's Day

Why participating in public activities on Valentine's Day is a way to love yourself? CHUS will reveal it right here.

It is said that "Love is for sharing" - because when sharing, love can grow. If the above suggestion is for those who are familiar with you, this will be an excellent opportunity to send love to strangers. 

You can contact community units or gather friends to organize a private event. For example, going around the city giving flowers to the garbage collectors, the lone elderly security guard you meet on the street or the old lady who owns the bread shop that you always come to. Charity activities for the homeless and disadvantaged children are also a beautiful gesture of love on Valentine's Day.

Valentine is a day for receiving and sharing love

Everyone deserves to be loved and receive gifts that are filled with sincerity and love. This day is not for couples only. The meaning of this day is to cherish love, including love for friends, loved ones, even strangers, and yourself. Because love comes in all shapes and sizes, so let's welcome this special day with an open heart and a relaxed mind. Being all by yourself on Valentine's day, but you are completely proactive in adjusting to make it truly "alone" or not! With what has been shared, CHUS wishes anyone will receive love and happiness on such a heartful, lovable day like Valentine's Day. 

Happy Valentine's Day!