Anyone else dreading Valentine's Day?

[5foot8]

Dating and relationships have never came easily to me and it is really beginning to hurt as I get older.

At least if we get flying dwarf day out of the way, that's Christmas, NY and Valentine's done for another year :(

sorry @5foot8. one of my best friends is in and out of relationships but more often than not is single and he says he dreads valentine's day because it's just another annoying reminder of what he doesn't have. maybe turn the day into a sort of positive by treating yourself to something you wouldn't normally - whether it's fancy new clothes or a huge chocolate cake or a spa trip with a friend or all of the above and more.

also, if you come on here on valentine's day and the day after, you'll see dozens and dozens of posts moaning about how their partner did fuck all for valentine's day once again and how they wish they were appreciated and/or single... that might cheer you up a bit!

How about going to a Valentine's Day singles event? You might not meet "The One" but on the other hand, you might, and the more you practice that sort of social interaction, the easier it becomes. And at least you're doing something about it.

Sorry if that sounds glib or patronising. I do understand, believe me.

Go out with your children, best friend, mum or whoever you are close to. A partner isn’t the most important person in your life

Na Im single, have beèn for 3 years (apart from a brief moment of insanity last year....phew thank god that's over 😁).
I just think of it as another day.
But then I'm not on social media where desperately unhappy people in crap relationships feel the need to flaunt the fact that that their normally shit partner has 'spoiled them rotten' 😁. It used to get to me but then I remembered that I'm nice to myself all year round and dont have to put up with crap the other 364 days of the year just to get a bunch of Rose's on February 14th.
Go out op, have fun. I've been in enough shit situations to be able to appreciate that a take away, bottle of wine, a face mask, getting your nails done and buying a new pair of shoes is a great way to spend valentine's day.

I saw something the other day about giving forward on Valentines day. Maybe donate your time or some money to a shelter or homeless charity? It wont be for everyone, but might help some people x

It’s my dd’s birthday which takes off a lot of pressure for me as it’s all about her. I think the commercialism nowadays has gone through the roof and the expectations are getting bigger every year.

Nope. I'm 41, been single for 8 years (don't see that changing anytime soon) and Valentine's Day is literally the least of my worries.