The thing about Valentine’s Day is that no matter how hard you try to not give it any significance, it’s bound to become the only thing on your mind, as soon as the month of February marks its arrival.
It wouldn’t matter whether you believe in it or not. Instagram won’t help either. Nor would those plans your friends would have made with their significant others. Not doing anything on Valentine’s Day would only work if you’ve been married for a good decade or more with a kid or two in tow. And even then, there could be a stray comment (or two) before its lights out.
Like it or not, Valentines’ Day will continue to haunt you, year after year, so you might as well jump on the bandwagon and play along.
If you’re in a relationship or married, do the needful and plan a date night with your love. Genuinely try and do something better than what you did last year. Get her a gift as well. Ensure it’s all a surprise. Don’t try and guess what she might like; check her Pinterest for suggestions instead. You don't want her to take you to the cleaners on her WhatsApp groups. It’s not rocket science, brother.
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As for all you single folks, you’ve come to the right place. Valentine’s Day is all about love and though you don’t have a significant other to love, you always have yourself. Who said the day can’t be about some self-love? Masturbation, not included!
7 things you could do as a single man on Valentine’s Day:
Take A Road Trip
Get out of the city, even if it’s just for the day. There’s always a great place to visit that's literally 3-4 hours of travel time away from every city. Pack some snacks and plug in your favourite Spotify playlist. Leave your worries behind and use the drive to whisper sweet nothings to your own self.
Spend Time With Parents
If your folks are in the city, go show them some love. If you can, travel to where they are. Nobody loves you as much as your parents. While your busy mourning the temporary demise of your personal life, don’t forget to acknowledge the love you’ll always have in your life.
Treat Yourself To Something Special
Buy that expensive watch you’ve always wanted. Or that car you’ve long coveted. Maybe even your dream house. Or a cool new gadget. No gift is expensive enough when it comes to making yourself feel special.
Read A Great Book
Sometimes, all you need is to sit by yourself and read a great book. Lose yourself in another world. Don’t get up till you’ve finished it. If you need some recommendations, we’ve got some great ones for you.
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Cook/Bake
When was the last time you whipped yourself up a gourmet meal? Grab a recipe off the internet and get to work. Give your food-ordering apps a break and head to the kitchen instead.
Have A Heartfelt Conversation With A Friend
One of the biggest causes for the ‘male loneliness epidemic’ is most men’s inability to talk about their feelings. How about you do exactly that? Call up a friend and talk it out. To quote Madonna, express yourself.
Go For Therapy
If you can’t open up to a friend, do it with a professional instead. There’s no better way to love yourself than sort your issues out with a therapist. Let Valentine’s Day be the start of a great new love story with yourself!