{"id":1801,"date":"2016-02-04T01:51:50","date_gmt":"2016-02-04T01:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifereader.com\/articles\/?p=1801"},"modified":"2016-02-04T01:53:00","modified_gmt":"2016-02-04T01:53:00","slug":"dealing-with-loneliness-on-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifereader.com\/articles\/dealing-with-loneliness-on-valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Dealing with Loneliness on Valentine\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Valentines can be a beautiful day for many people that are in relationships. It\u2019s a time for couples to renew their romance and to show one another how much they care. Valentine\u2019s is that special day that makes women giddy and men excited about the prospect of being close to the one they love or that they are dating. But Valentines is not always a happy day for those that are left without anyone to call their own. It\u2019s important to know that just because you are alone on this Valentines; it does not mean you will be lonely on the next one. Life has a way of sending us love when we least expect it. While Valentines is hyped up every year, it\u2019s important to know that just because you are missing out this time, that you will have your time as well. If you find yourself dreading Valentines and hearing about all of your friends and loved ones plans, it\u2019s time to do something for you.<\/p>\n

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Make Valentines your day. After all you cannot love someone else unless you first love yourself. It\u2019s okay to pamper yourself and appreciate the person you are! Though this year may not be about someone else showing appreciation, it\u2019s still a day that brings joy to your life.<\/p>\n

I have some suggestions for how to be your own Valentine this year.
\nFirst off, start a journal of your life. Where you are at and where you would like to be when it comes to love in your life.<\/p>\n

Second, spoil yourself. Who better than yourself knows what makes you happy. Maybe you could go get a nice massage, pedicure, or make dinner plans with other friends that are single this year.<\/p>\n

Third, lay down your expectations of being unlovable just because this season of your life is not holding love for you.<\/p>\n

Fourth, when one door closes another opens so be excited about what the future holds, dream of your future boyfriend or girlfriend and as you envision them, manifest a healthy relationship to come. I personally got down on my knees and prayed for my husband to come years ago. I put in my order for what I would want in a mate. Trust me God listens!<\/p>\n