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A Guide to Being Joyfully Single On Valentines Day

Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Tiffany Joseph
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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Broward chapter.

Valentine’s Day is not the loneliest day of the year for the single; in fact you are not alone at all!

Here’s a guide to surviving being single on Valentine’s Day joyfully….

Is it love that surrounds this holiday or just bad fortune?

Roman Emperor Claudius the 2nd attempted to bolster his army and put a ban on young men getting married. Little is known about St. Valentine, but it is said that in the spirit of love, he defied the ban by performing secret marriages. For his disobedience, Valentine was executed on February 14th. Legend states that before his execution he wrote a letter ”from your Valentine” as a farewell.

Did you know?

  • In classical mythology, Cupid the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection carries two kinds of arrows.
  • One with a sharp golden point to strike one person who will be filled with uncontrollable desire.
  • The other with a blunt tip to strike the desired person into feeling aversion and an impulse to flee.

Since the 19th century, people in Europe and America exchange V – day cards and gifts on Valentine’s Day. Dueto the commercialized nature of Valentine’s Day is considered a Hallmark holiday.

That doesn’t sound too romantic!

Fact: Approximately 150 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second most popular card – sending holiday after Christmas.

Tips for Having the Best “Single – Day” of Your Life….

Reenergize Your Spirit:

  • Fall in love with the person in the mirror! Before you consider a relationship with someone else, you should be solid in your understanding and love internally.

Don’t Be Afraid To Prioritize “Me” Time:

  • You do a lot in a day – work, errands and social expectations . It is important to take time out to treat yourself for it! Get your nails done, play a video game, get a new haircut or massage. Whatever you choose, do it just for you!

Nurture The Love That’s All Around You:

  • Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to nuture the relationships you already have. Check in with your parents, grandparents, siblings and close friends that live far away. A phone call is a nice surprise that sends a priceless warm and fuzzy feeling that is sure to bring a smile to their face.

Focus On Physical and Mental Fitness:

  • Trying to avoid canoodling couples? Hit the gym or a yoga class! More importantly, exercise is a great way to detox your mind and body, and elevate your mood for greater peace, clarity and elation.

Convert Time Into Love:

  • Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, but who said it has to be romantic? Volunteer at a shelter, hospital or soup kitchen and spread the love to those who are less fortunate. You have the opportunity to make someone’s day, which, in turn, will make you feel amazing.

Fascinating Facts:

  • 11,000 is the average number of children conceived on Valentine’s day.
  • 53% is the percentage of women who would end their relationship if they didn’t get something for Valentine’s Day.
  • Valentine’s Day is the busiest day of the year for reservation – taking restaurants.
  • The average number of roses produced for Valentine’s Day is 196 million.
  • 51% is the percentage of people who buy red roses for this holiday.
  • Men account for 73% of Valentine’s Day flower sales.
  • 6 million is the number of people who expect or are planning a marriage proposal.
  • Single ladies have a good shot at finding a date! Meaning there are 119 single men – never married, widowed or divorced – in their 20’s for every 100 single women of the same age.

What You’re Not Missing Today….

Spending Money:

  • $130.97 is the per person average estimated amount that people will spend on Valentine’s Day.
  • $1.6 million is the amount of people will spend on candy.
  • $1.9 million is the amount people will spend on flowers.
  • $4.4 million is the amount people will spend on diamonds, gold and silver.

Expectations….

You don’t have to feel the pressure of buying special gifts like or participating in typical activities on this day.

Gifts Most Often Given:

  • 29% is on cards
  • 15% is on flowers
  • 21% is on candy
  • 5% is on other gifts
  • 6% is on clothing
  • 16% is on dining/eating out
  • 8% is on jewelry

Fewer Calories and No Reservations….

There is no need to indulge in those extra calories or chocolate and alcohol.

Have you ever tried making reservations on Valentine’s Day? Go ahead, rejoice! You just saved yourself the trouble of hours spent on reservations alone.

Finally, you don’t have to do anything at all! This is your day! You can choose to do nothing, OR everything you want!

What Different Flower Colors Mean….

Red:

  • Love and romance.

Pink:

  • Grace, elegance and admiration.

Yellow:

  • Warmth, joy and friendship.

Lavender:

  • Enchantment, and love at first sight.

Orange: 

  • Passion, excitement and fervent feelings.

White: 

  • Purity, new beginnings and remembrance.

Ponder about this….

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection” – Buddah

 

 

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Tiffany Joseph

Broward '20

I'm Miss. Congeniality of Broward College North Campus, Events Coordinator of the Psychology Club at Broward College North Campus, new president of Her Campus Broward, I work for Student Services at Broward College North Campus, and I just like to get involved in many great activities that benefit my personal growth.
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Student at Broward College for the past five years, first enrolled on Davie's Central Campus learning Physical Therapy for two years than, transferring to Coconut Creeks North campus for the last three years, now majoring in Early Childhood / Developmental Education. Spent first year with Her campus Broward as Outreach Director, former president of self-entitled campus friendship club, Sammy's Buddy Brigade, member of the Campus Science Club, and a Broward County local student Ambassador with Best Buddies International. Winner of the Sammy's award for most charity work within the community, and now Vice President of Her Campus Broward. I hope to soon be working at Junior Achievement with the elementary and middle school children, in order to have a well rounded experience! The hope is to one day work with and teach children who have special needs such as myself! Biggest belief and philosophy of life is that, no matter what anyone says you can't accomplish in life, I am living proof that anything is possible! Having ADHD, high functioning Autism, and medical conditions such as Scoliosis, helps me to understand special needs children on a level that very few people can! It is this very knowledge that led me to choose Teaching as my chosen profession. Now at age 42, and more than 55% on the way to getting an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, I hope to become an Assistant Teacher within the next year or so. We hope that this true life story will inspire others to never give up either, no matter what anybody says, or tells you, that you can't do, the only one who can truly hold you back is "YOU".