6 THINGS BEING SINGLE ON VALENTINES DAY FOR 9 YEARS TAUGHT ME

16 Apr

BEING SINGLE ON VALENTINE'S DAY SHOULD NOT BE A REASON TO GO INTO HIDING! TODAY IS A REMINDER THAT LOVE COMES IN ALL FORMS, INCLUDING SELF-LOVE. DON'T LET SOCIETY'S EXPECTATIONS MAKE YOU FEEL ANY LESS AMAZING JUST BECAUSE YOU'RE NOT IN A RELATIONSHIP. EMBRACE YOUR INDEPENDENCE, FOCUS ON YOUR PERSONAL GROWTH, AND TAKE THE TIME TO LOVE AND CARE FOR YOURSELF. REMEMBER, BEING SINGLE IS AN OPPORTUNITY, NOT A BURDEN.

RECEIVING LOVE SHOULD ALSO BE A CONSTANT IN ALL OF OUR LIVES, NOT JUST A YEARLY CELEBRATION. REGARDLESS OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP STATUS, EXPECT LOVE, RESPECT, AND APPRECIATION FROM YOURSELF AND THOSE AROUND YOU EVERY DAY. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS THAT BRING JOY AND HAPPINESS INTO YOUR LIFE. EVERYONE DESERVES TO FEEL LOVED AND APPRECIATED, NOT JUST ON VALENTINE'S DAY, BUT EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR.

1. Timing is everything: Relationships are not just about finding someone, they are about finding the right person at the right time. There's no need to rush into a relationship just because of societal expectations.

2. Being single is an opportunity: Being single is an opportunity to focus on yourself, your goals, and your personal growth. Take the time to get to know yourself and what you want in life.

3. You are not alone: Many people are single on Valentine's Day and that's okay. You are not the only one and you don't need a significant other to be happy or complete.

4. You deserve love and respect: Regardless of your relationship status, you deserve to be loved and respected by yourself and others all year round. Focus on building a strong and healthy relationship with yourself, and the rest will follow.

5. Relationships are not the answer to happiness: Relationships can bring happiness, but they are not the answer to happiness. Happiness comes from within and you can find it through self-care, relationships with friends and family, and pursuing your passions.

6. It's better to be single than in the wrong relationship: Being in the wrong relationship can be emotionally draining and damaging to your self-esteem and overall well-being. It is better to be alone than in a relationship that does not bring joy, happiness, and mutual respect. Being alone allows you to focus on self-care, personal growth, and finding the right relationship when the time is right, rather than settling for someone who does not treat you well or make you happy.

NC x

Nicole is a certified dating and relationship coach who specialises in helping people navigate the complex world of modern love and dating as well as attract and cultivate healthy relationships. Her areas of focus include mindset, attachment, trauma, relationship patterning, inner child and abandonment wounds, communication, conflict management, trust issues, confidence, co-dependency, boundary work, breakups, and infidelity.