Surviving Valentine's Day
Untitled Document SURVIVING VALENTINE’S DAY The Essentials to Making it Through The Lover’s Holiday  | | Just when New Year’s Eve has passed, another major “date” holiday is around the corner. For many women, the thought of spending Valentine’s Day without a man is depressing. Single women tend to obsess on the fact they do not have that special someone to buy them $75 roses or take them out to a romantic dinner. (As if going out to a restaurant on an extremely crowded night is romantic!) Women need to focus more on who is in their in life, instead of having any male in their life simply to elevate themselves to couple status. | | Do YOU give way too much importance to the 45th day of the calendar year? If you don't have a date for Valentine's night - it doesn't mean that you are not pretty, special, smart, or simply fabulous. That is the one day I personally do not want to buy flowers or eat out for dinner. The outrageous prices and crowds are anything but romantic or intimate (and definitely not smart shopping). So, what can you do if you are single? -
Send a card to someone who has lost a loved one. -
Intrigue someone you have admired from afar with a secret valentine. -
Plan a night out with other single friends just before or after the 14th – bowling, karaoke … anything that gets you laughing. Tell each friend to bring someone new to join in on the fun. And, if you are part of a couple? Remember, love is not expressed in one day; there are 364 other days to be a sweetheart!
 | Ranee Alison Spina is a nationally known relationship researcher and leadership speaker who has appeared on radio and TV stations across the country. Her book I AM before “I DO,” received the USA Book News National Book Award. Email questions, comments or feedback to: ranee@iambeforeido.com | This column is for entertainment purposes only. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. |
