Party with friends
Instead of whining about not having love in your life, it is a better idea to celebrate with the ones who are there. Be it family, friends or even colleagues. Plan a small get together and spend time with your loved ones. “Last year, all our single friends went for a nice lunch party with my colleagues at work. We had a nice time downing fish and chilled beer with some awesome people for company. After all, it is said that unless you learn to value and celebrate what you have you will not be blessed with more,” says Rimjhim Ghosh, a call centre executive and resident of Thane.

Gift yourself
It is a great idea to make yourself feel special on this day. Be it a small gift or buying something you longed for or pampering yourself at a beauty salon and spa, do all that it takes to be happy. “This year I plan to buy myself a nice wine colour evening dress and a beautiful cocktail ring which is something I always wanted to gift myself,” says Dr Ruchi Deshmukh, a resident of Vikhroli.

Dreams come true
Trust theories that state that if you dream of a knight in shining armour, you are bound to be blessed with one. Spend some time in your day listing down all the qualities you want in your partner and you are sure to be blessed with those and much more. From occupation and personality traits to looks; just demand what you need and the universe is bound to conspire to bring it in your life.

Thank the ones who are gone
In order to celebrate a great Valentine’s Day it is very important for you to be grateful to your exes and crushes who moved out of your life at the right time for you to find new love. However painful the break-up and the parting have been, remember that the new relationship that will come into your life will be much better than the previous ones. So be grateful, thank God and look ahead. With such positive attitude you are sure to find the Mr / Ms Right very soon in life. Says Diana S, a resident of Kandivili, “This Valentine’s Day is really special for me, as I am single after a good four years. I am thankful that I am out a relationship and now that it is over I am sure I will find love again when the time and man is right. So pampering myself is high on my priority list this time around.”

Reality check
If nothing else works for you, remember that most couples who look happy and so-much-in-love have their own issues to sort. Most partners in a so-called healthy relationship are fighting their own battles and knowing that most couples are coping, fighting back insecurities and are trying to make the relationship work. So knowing all this should give you some solace.

So chill, relax and assure yourself on this V-Day that you are better off than most people around.

Pic: Rainer Topf