Celebrating V Day alone

[Changeispossible]

I’d like a thread for how those of us who are single/separated/divorced/heartbroken or alone for any reason. I’d like this thread to be about US and how we are going to spend today. Let’s ‘forget’ about our exes for the day & think about how we can be good to ourselves.

What lovely thing will you do for yourself today?

I baked a cake, so I will have a piece of that! I will also get outside for a walk & come home to a warm milky coffee.

2nd year separated, first without any children around. I had a short lie in, did a workout and some yoga, because I wanted to, not because I felt I needed to. I then batch cooked some yummy plant-based food. I walked to the shop and bought strawberries and chocolate to dip them in to eat with my son when he comes home in a bit. I'm currently back in bed for a while. Will have wine and nice food later. Not celebrating Valentine's as such, but taking the day as 'Me Day' l. Love 'Self-care Sunday' as called above.

Happy You Day!

Chocolate dipped strawberries sound lush.

@Changeispossible they are. That's why I had to go to bed. Otherwise I would have eaten them all before DS got home

I started off the morning getting The Vaccine so have been on a natural high! I fried some gyoza for lunch and am now watching horror movies with bubbly, and ordering a takeaway later. Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Another one struggling today first valentine's alone in 9 years, thought I was doing well with the break up but seeing all these loved up posts and happy families on social media is making me feel a bit sad when I'm sitting alone with my young child and pregnant. I've came round to my mum (bubble) for some dinner to try and keep my mind off it. Hope everyone else struggling is ok

First valentines single in 10 years after being cheated on. Had a few tears and feeling sorry for myself but went to the shops and got myself lots of lovely snacks. Running myself a nice hot bubble bath, putting on a hair/face mask, going to put on some nice new lingerie to try and feel less ugly, order a takeaway and watch horror movies. Hope you all have a nice day. In the words or Ru Paul If you can't love yourself, How in the hell you gonna love somebody else?
Can I get an amen?

Bought myself some new underwear. Going to watch a online Burlesque show and drink Rose prosecco and get pissed. Might rewatch the sex scenes in Bridgerton.

My roast is on. Accidentally got the super expensive organic corn fed stuff but fuck it, I deserve it. Wondering what time it would be acceptable to start drinking, have a bottle of rose fizz chilling nicely.

Just be thankful we are not sitting with arseholes that parade as men and can suit ourselves.

On a Sunday I think any time after noon is acceptable for a glass of booze!

I was feeling all positive & wonderful - I even signed up to Tinder but oddly it made me feel lonelier! I’m going to stick with it though.

I had a nice walk, a big yummy lunch, some delicious homemade cake & been reading a nice thick book. Distraction (in general) helps I guess!

I never really cared for Valentine's Day anyway, it's just like any other day for me. Just as miserable and lonely as the rest (and wet today, too).

Still, I worked a Sunday shift so that's some double time for me.

I'm happily married and we both forgot tbh. Not something to necessarily celebrate single or married.
Hope you all had a good day celebrating whatever

I feel for all of you who are heartbroken. I'm a widow. My late husband was an alcoholic and life is so much better since he died. I have zero interest in dating. Today I went out with my DDs to get the supplies we need to redecorate our living room (rest of the house is done) and finally wipe out the memories and make that room our own. And that will do for me.

Raspberry gin and tonic coming up as a treat later on.

Raspberry g&ts sound deeeeelish!

I’m going to make popcorn & watch a movie soon.

@Changeispossible

Raspberry g&ts sound deeeeelish!

Whitley Neil raspberry gin. Just do it.

2nd year separated and treated myself to an afternoon tea. But ds is being extremely challenging (asd) and I'm about done with today now I did manage a roast and dd drew me a picture saying I love you...so I'll take that.

Been single nearly 3 years and didn't even realise it was valentines day today until I looked on FB at lunch time and saw some gushy crap from one of the people on there. This particular person I know is deeply unhappy in their relationship, though you would not think it from what she was saying on there. So yeah, haven't done anything apart from appreciate the fact I'm not in a relationship with an arsehole.

@pointythings

Ha ha! Will do! Thanks for the tip.

@Misty9

Aw so sweet.

@onthinice

So yeah, haven't done anything apart from appreciate the fact I'm not in a relationship with an arsehole
. Day well spent so!

I’ve spent most of the day eating & on tinder! I went for a walk too. Sunday evening blues I think. Tinder isn’t a magic bullet. I wonder how long it takes people before they meet someone (when actively trying). Feels like wading through treacle right now

I’ve got some lovely roses from the supermarket which are making me happy!

Today the kids and I played football in the park and had roast beef for dinner, so that was nice too.

I’m a bit fed up as we were away for a long weekend this time last year, but that’s not really V day related!

Saw my ex briefly today when he came to see the kids (he’s having building work done whixh apparently precludes them staying there ). He said he’s in trouble with his 8 month pregnant fiancée for not seeing her today. So I’m really glad it’s no longer me who is with him in order to be disappointed! Feel for her of course but still glad it’s not me.

@GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing

Good to have that perspective. It must be helpful in ways to see an ex with someone else to see what you’re not missing.

Yes it is good @Changeispossible

My life long aim of seeing less of ex h isn’t going terribly well but I’m working on it!