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writes:I hate being single for Valentine's day, what should I do?I just haven't found the one yet and I'm 31 years old. I get all jealous how couples get all the attention and I don't. I can be romantic to that special someone. It just makes me sick that I have to be alone on Valentines Day. And I only have one best friend and she's engaged.I don't know what else to do.
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reader, BrentLIves +, writes (9 February 2011):
BrentLIves is verified as being by the original poster of the question Well, she's not a big phone person, she prefers to talk in person. The only way I can contact her is through texting and facebook. I did write her a message today through facebook, but no reponse yet...
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reader, anonymous, writes (9 February 2011): Why not call her up? Invite her to do something low pressue on V day.
She maybe waiting for you you to call her even if she said otherwise.
I don't know how many times guys have said, "I'll call you" only to get all upset that I never called them a week later. I don't really understand it.
Alternatively, you may just want to wait out Vday. It's kind of a hig-stakes holiday if you just met the person.
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reader, anonymous, writes (9 February 2011): Valentines Day can be unfair for those of us who walk alone... Which is why my friends and I cope with humor and call it "Single's Awareness Day". Love is not restricted to couples. :) I'm also single, but this year I am giving love to friends by baking cookies. Maybe I can get away with it because I'm a girl though. :/ But maybe you can try something similar- hand out snacks at work or class :)
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reader, SillyB +, writes (9 February 2011):
 Check out: www.meetup.com. Lots of people who enjoy different events/hobbies meet up with other people with similar interests. I know the singles group in my area is having an anti-valentines day party for singles only. Might be a great way to not celebrate valentines day :)
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reader, anonymous, writes (9 February 2011): Well, last year when I was alone I decided to make myself a really good, gourmet dinner (with fancy stuff I wouldn't otherwise buy), and I bought a bottle of good wine and a big piece of chocolate cake for dessert. Then I watched two rental movies I'd been dying to see. Then, after V's day, I bought a box of very good chocolate, reduced in price, and ate them all by myself. It was great! :)When you've got a basket of lemons, make lemonade.
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reader, BrentLIves +, writes (9 February 2011):
BrentLIves is verified as being by the original poster of the questionWell, I guess I have wait a little bit longer then.I'm not getting any younger you know what I mean.I've had relationships in the past but they were wrong ones thats all they did was talk about themselves constantly. And never wanted to get to know me.Well, I did kinda met somebody recently but we had dinner together this past saturday it went well but she said we'll definitely keep in touch but its been a few days and still havent heard from her yet.I'm not sure if I should contact her or not. Shes the one that found me on facebook.
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reader, anonymous, writes (9 February 2011): I once attended a Valentine's event called a "F*ck Off-Bake Off." It was for singles only.
It sounds cheesy and it was, but it was a good time, and the upshot is that you get to meet other single people.
If you don't know of any singles events around you, just invite other single people you know over for dinner. It's just an evening, not the end of the world. And I'm sure there are tons of people who feel exactly the same way you do and would appreciate the gesture.
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 February 2011): I know it is sad to be alone on Valentine's Day. You feel you are the only one missing out. It is all really just hype for the stores to sell flowers and chocolates and stuffed toys etc. It is only 1 day of the year, but I know it can you make you feel so miserable.
I am married to a man who has cheated on me, so Valentine's Day means nothing to me anymore. He bought me a card last year but never gave it to me. It is still in his car and has been there for a year. I might get it this year.
So, I know it is lonely, but it is all just hype and really means nothing. Your time will come, hugs to you.
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