It’s that time of year again. The day (or days) when suddenly all couples start acting like teenagers in love, when the world turns pink and absolutely every flower shop, chocolate store, and online retailer makes a fortune. Well, as it turns out, there are also singles in Munich who are fed up with the relentless advertising and mail bombardment on Valentine’s Day.
If you share this sentiment, there is a solution—and even more than one. We’ve compiled a list of 7 tips for singles on Valentine’s Day that will help you forget about all the excessive romance. Because loving yourself may not be particularly romantic, but that doesn’t make it any less important.
1. Get creative
Nothing takes your mind off things like a good project. Have you always wanted to put something on canvas? Today is the day. Make yourself comfortable and listen to your favorite podcasts. Unlike couples, you have time today to invest in your creativity. And who knows, maybe you’ll find a new passion or even a calling for yourself.
2. Treat yourself
Today is the ideal time to treat yourself. That coat you can’t get out of your head? That cute dresser you’ve been eyeing for a long time. Make yourself happy on Valentine’s Day and put a smile on your face.
3. Get your single friends together
Being single doesn’t mean you have to spend Valentine’s Day all alone. You probably have friends who are also single and don’t have any big plans for the day of love. Organize a nice walk, play your favorite board games, or watch a movie together. Or treat yourselves to a wine tasting! The possibilities for celebrating yourselves are endless.
4. Stay away from Instagram, Facebook, and Tinder!
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You’re bound to be friends with one of those self-proclaimed influencer couples who like to remind everyone of their “happiness” with cute pictures and quotes that make you sick. For once, you can save yourself the headache. And the despair of finding a date for Valentine’s Day! You’ll be spending the day with yourself. Unless, of course, you have the ultimate plan: to create your own dating app.
5. List the positive aspects of being single
If you’re in a bad mood on Valentine’s Day and secretly wish you had someone by your side, how about making a list of the advantages of being single? We’ll start:
- The freedom to make your own life decisions (and less important ones too)
- You have the bed all to yourself
- You can simply let yourself be carried away by the surprises and twists and turns of your life
- only you can enjoy the delicacies you lovingly prepare—as long as your roommates are respectful
- …
Even if you want a partner in the long term, it’s important to look at the positive sides of “being alone. “
6. Make it a day of pampering
Sleep in late, take a bath, or play games on your PS4 for hours. Singles on Valentine’s Day can use the time for themselves to really relax. Because not having any couple plans also means having a lot of time. For yourself and the things you enjoy doing. Even if that’s just procrastinating —no one will judge you for an unproductive day because, after all, you’re single.
Feel free to use this advantage of being single for the list mentioned above.
7. Spread love where it’s really needed
Who says that love on February 14 is reserved exclusively for couples? Use the energy and do something good. Visit an animal shelter, support a local volunteer organization in Munich, or bring your neighbor a piece of cake. The feeling of having made someone’s day better is guaranteed to last longer than a box of chocolates and will give you a whole new perspective on this day.