How to Show Your Love on Valentine’s Day: Part II
Valentine’s Day can be a difficult holiday for people. We’ve been raised to think that you need to have a valentine, be in a relationship, or have a special date night planned for it to be special, meaningful, or right. So many people spend a day that is intended to be centered around love, feeling lonely or forgotten.
Whether you’ve never had a true relationship, you’ve just experienced a breakup, or you’re simply “dating” because that’s what quarterlifers do, be sure to show yourself some love on this day. Valentine’s Day as a holiday isn’t going anywhere, but you can transform it into a self-love holiday if its traditional definition isn’t working for you.
1. Go shopping
If your love language is receiving gifts, plan a little shopping spree. Give yourself permission to splurge on yourself and spend some time on Valentine’s Day shopping for an item or two that you’ve really wanted.
Another alternative to shopping is simply buying yourself your own chocolate and flowers. Too many people see these as the all-too-desired gifts for Valentine’s Day. Well, if you want them, get them! Feel empowered to buy them for yourself. Don’t wait on others for your happiness.
2. Plan a fun night with friends
If your love language is quality time, reach out to your other single friends and make plans to hang out together. You’ve probably heard of “Galentine’s Day” celebrations before. This fun twist on the holiday is all about having a night and enjoying each other’s company. Remember, the holiday is about love…it doesn’t need to be romantic love!
3. Make a list of things you love about yourself
If your love language is words of affirmation, take time to reflect on what you love about yourself. This can be difficult — really difficult — for a lot of people to do because they struggle with their self-esteem and self-worth. Make it your goal to write down at least three things about your personality, talents, body, etc. that you love. Your self-love journey starts here!
4. Get pampered
If your love language is physical touch, let someone else take care of you on Valentine’s Day! Schedule a massage, manicure/pedicure, or a blowout. You’ll be able to relax and walk away from the appointment looking and feeling your best.
5. Do something for you
If your love language is acts of service, consider hiring a cleaning service, giving yourself a day off work, or ordering takeout for the night. Take something off your plate so that you can just enjoy time to yourself either watching a show on Netflix or doing one of the other activities above!
Final Thoughts
Free yourself from the mentality that Valentine’s Day is about a partner. Valentine’s Day is all about love. Love for yourself and the people around you. Use the tips above and here to tap into your love languages and do something for yourself this February 14.
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