How single woman like me celebrate Valentines Day by gratefulayn

philippines · @gratefulayn · Feb 18 '19 (edited)

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How single woman like me celebrate Valentines Day

![IMG_20190217_130333.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPD8MYwkjkqryVRcw8oU6VeUiW9cC5CgsBhaypx6tNwa6/IMG_20190217_130333.jpg)

Being single for the longest time I have couple of suggestions to go through this day devoid of alcohol and tissues. 

![IMG_20190216_181912.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYLTv2kXnqXCr9o1EZkF7BoMRnxMAPsmDFCSnzZq22hZE/IMG_20190216_181912.jpg)

I count on the company of friends to last through this day where being single sounds  like a curse. 

![IMG_20190216_235541.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXZAXCBP9jJHLw7e7NhUYTtsCNJtEDkxYDaRTwDnPP4RK/IMG_20190216_235541.jpg)

So how  do  single girls avoid being envious of others as they recieve those expensive bouquets and yummy chocolates? Well  in my case, I went on a series of self pampering  ranging from sauna, massage, pig out, and shopping. Superficial  you may argue but honestly what good is there punishing yourself for situations beyond ones control?
![IMG_20190209_075121.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmd1gctigiyHHk4saDJ8cXiN82SLpav4xqpxhAuWKX8PVu/IMG_20190209_075121.jpg)

![received_1983006001996236.jpeg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWhvwcJCWNvfBBNR9LAHe9BiU9nqxR66DJ68WbNAsqogU/received_1983006001996236.jpeg)
Love I would agree is the most powerful energy in this world. Imagine what the world can be like if we just love irregardless of age, sex, creed and social status?There won't be need for nukes or territorial borders I suppose and the perennial  problem of poverty  would have been eradicated like polio .Yet sadly, while most people are excited to go out on dates with their loved ones many suffer many injustice physical, emotional, spiritual etc. 

![IMG_20190212_125953.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVJy8rKZfxQ9McksR9gUcesrGeU6ipFdA4DYhduhKhaP3/IMG_20190212_125953.jpg)

So in an effort not to feel ugly  I focus on the blessings I am endowed with and the perks of being single like  freedom to spend ones time as one wish. Commitment free I have all the opportunity there is to pursue my passions and date anyone.![IMG_20190205_140832.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmbBEppoQfQ3Axc3YLpWWmaoy6LjjWH4d2DoyFPVDeiwJF/IMG_20190205_140832.jpg)

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Honestly ,as much as there is stigma to insanity sometimes I think it's a bliss and as one will not worry about his or her current state compared to others. While I observe the madman and the beggar  as  I pig into roasted  pork my mind wandered if it they think of love as a necessity ? Do they miss another soul  to point it wretched theirs? Do they have any misgiving at  all of a relationship that had turned south? 

![IMG_20190215_072218.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmS9Egsw1fVbVkXs35qEvZS8CzPvMPG2X4Wo69D38Ho7hD/IMG_20190215_072218.jpg)

The world had been more tolerant of the third sex so watching them have special someone somehow makes me green with envy.Because against all odds true love finds them.

 While I peruse my friends in the social network I can't  help feel depressed because irregardless how flawed they are at least they get to love and be loved in return while I have no one other than my kin and friends. 
![IMG_20190122_141457.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWQKZjoLTggSKsnGyBqMk2mHMcnQRJUyxRTiYKxouwbeX/IMG_20190122_141457.jpg)

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Yes  I am but human these pangs of loneliness does finds me from time to time.Waves of negative emotions race through my veins it takes conscious effort not to self pity. 
![IMG_20190127_133841.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmePKZW2K7oNaLHQAWacXksx1xWQeW4dupL98WTNhhY59k/IMG_20190127_133841.jpg)
I am grateful for the company's friends and relatives no matter how brief to take me off this negatives vibes For them to draw me back into what's good about living is something I am eternally grateful. 
![IMG_20190215_101723.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTzPxoNgaQtsK3ZJD1i7EzosFDykHd4ckcBiZhiAVCF8P/IMG_20190215_101723.jpg)
So while couples get cozy exchanging mushy lines what does a single girl like me do? To be bitter would be an easy road to take but I'd rather not. I choose to remind myself that I am single because I have long decided that some relationships are not worth sticking into. Some things can't be bought by money like trust, time and love. So for now I'll content myself with chocolates I purchase for myself like the rest of my single friends. 

![IMG_20190218_230252.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWgqMfJwE9e5D6JzX5EaX4Ud1YkYgvbjhHnfjw3hYiGEm/IMG_20190218_230252.jpg)

And because I made some foolish love choices in the past it  does not mean I am doomed for  a life of solitude. I wish to believe that  somewhere out there is a man after my own spirit. A man who equally wants me as he in mine. Till then I am not ready to settle. I would for the meantime occupy my head of the work to be done, of studies that needs to be finished ,travel destinations  to cross out of my bucket list and endeavors that brings me joy. 
 ![IMG_20190218_191333.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmetTpgryJWcrpwL3WM4KqdCfJASikTHw7XTt7f4nv2Nzr/IMG_20190218_191333.jpg)

So to all single girls out there I hope you know humans as we are we do break our hearts over relationship that crushed. But I hope you also know, your value is not pegged on a man's lack of appreciation for your  real worth.![IMG_20190214_185048.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmfHsGy1vFmYGosS3LG9j8GtySem5BhFMKrEWw4yoEewg2/IMG_20190214_185048.jpg)

Kissing toads would be an option most would recommend given your ticking biological time clock but I beg to disagree. Instead, save your energies and waste not a fraction of your time on men who is not equally into you. Because precious as you are not everyone is worthy of you. So go ahead love yourself because one cannot love others if one has not much love from within to give.Love yourself enough to let go of relationships that doesn't satisfy your emotional needs in a relationship. It's not your life task to fix broken men.

Till next time, 
Ayn 
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@zanoni · Feb 18 '19 (edited)

Nice, hope you had a great valentines,
have a wonderful evening
Tom

👍 gratefulayn

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@gratefulayn · Feb 18 '19

Dear  @zanoni  I still have not found him yet but not losing faith. Hope yours was a blast too

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@javirid · Feb 18 '19

At least you are surrounded by some handsome people

Posted using [Partiko Android](https://steemit.com/@partiko-android)

👍 gratefulayn

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@gratefulayn · Feb 21 '19

@javirid yeah it's true beauty is always around us. Hopefully that Mr Right will come. For the meantime working on myself to be Ms right

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@jaki01 · Feb 20 '19

$0.17

Very well done article! Upvoted! :)

👍 englishtchrivy, gratefulayn

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@gratefulayn · Feb 21 '19

$0.04

@jaki01 thanks for the upvote. Hope your Valentine's was a good one

👍 jaki01

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@jaki01 · Feb 21 '19

Oh, it was just a nice family day ...

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@reggaemuffin · Feb 20 '19

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Spending the day in a way you enjoy together with people you like spending time with is great!

In my opinion, the huge pressure on not being single is unnecessary. Live a happy life and people will want to be in it. Don't wait for others to make your life happy. 

You are doing great and it is an important realization to not settle for who is available just to be in a relationship. Everyone deserves people who are enthusiastic about time together. And if the men around you are not something that you enjoy, being single is respecting yourself and your worth and I cheer for you 😊

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@gratefulayn · Feb 21 '19

@reggaemuffin I still want to have someone special in my life but if he doesn't come along I'm fine. I'm good on my own. A male company would be a bonus

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@isarmoewe · Mar 5 '19 (edited)

> I wish to believe that somewhere out there is a man after my own spirit. A man who equally wants me as he in mine. Till then I am not ready to settle.

I sticked to this idea for a long time too but I gave it up recently - and a friend of mine did too. Being at ages 41 and 44 now each of us had at least one relationship of some weeks within the last two years which turned out to be a hoax of some kind - and nothing to cancel that impression. Letting a man into your daily life after you have had a living on your own for 20+ years, making him regard you as his pet while in fact he is yours (moving in with you to spare rental costs, that is)? When he seeks a person to have sex with while you know you don't enjoy it? No and no. Besides, neither of us was intentionally looking for a guy.
I - we - rather stay alone if that's the only choice to keep our freedom, our structure, our private rest rooms.

Ah well, let me get back to the question of this article. I never celebrated Valentine's Day so far. It's too close to my actual birthday and as a child of the former German Democratic Republic I did not grow up with it. When I was in my twenties I often heard talks it would just be a period of increased income for florists ... I don't agree to that either but I think giving each other little presents to show your love and apprehension should not be limited to a day of the year.

👍 isnochys, steemelements

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