Valentine’s Day for Singles: How to Enjoy, Not Just Endure the Love Holiday



It’s Valentine’s Day and you’re alone. No special someone. No romantic relationship.

But your “single” status doesn’t mean you have to be sad or discouraged on February 14.

Don’t let one candy-infused, heart holiday hijack your hope.

Surprisingly, you can enjoy, not just endure Valentine’s Day, when you choose a new perspective on the annual heart holiday.

Sure, traditionally, Valentine’s Day has been a celebration of love and romance. But is all love “romantic love”? What about the other kinds of love? What if we chose to celebrate those too?

Here’s the thing: the word “LOVE,” in the English language is all encompassing.

We love pizza.
We love our pets.
We love our family.
And, if we have a significant other, we may love them too.

However, the Greek language defines different kinds of love in our lives.

Eros – romantic love
Phileo – friendship love
Storge – love and affection for family
Agape – unconditional, sacrificial love (as in God’s love for us)

What if, this Valentine’s Day, we celebrated these other loves in our lives?

Like calling a family member to say, “love you.” Or texting a friend to let her know she is loved. Or even treating yourself to a special treat or activity you enjoy to celebrate self-love. There are lots of options.

As singles, we can celebrate the love we have, not bemoan what we don’t have.

You don’t need to wait to have a man in your life or a woman on your arm to be happy. Choose joy now.

Let’s celebrate love of all kinds. And find new contentment.

Happy Valentine’s Day, friend!

You are loved.

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