This day doesn’t have to suck because you’re not coupled up and you don’t have to spend it alone! Come on, it’s 2014 ladies! Being single isn’t the time to sulk and tear yourself apart and wonder why you don’t have a date for this Valentine’s Day. It’s the time you should take to spend (overdue) time with yourself and Valentine’s day should be the day you choose to celebrate your single-hood instead of hating it. It’s the day of love after all, and loving yourself is more important than receiving teddy bears, roses and chocolates!

So, whether you chose to indulge and pamper yourself or decide to party the night away, here are a few fun things to do this Valentine’s Day.

Party!
Even though it may feel like you’re the only single one this 14th, lots of us gals are and to prove it, lots of clubs have special events on V-Day. Order a margarita and spend the night dancing to Beyonce and turning your bottom up! Ahem. The bottom of your glass.

Treat yourself.
Beautiful lingerie—think sheer, lace, tulle, mesh—will make any girl feel sexy. Sicne you don’t have to buy a gift for a beau, husband, etc, feel free to head over to La Perla, Agent Provocateur, Kiki De Montparnasse and pick out something indulgent that makes you feel feminine and powerful.

Skip work.
Instead of gritting your teeth at bouquet after bouquet being delivered to seemingly every other cubicle don’t go to work and instead head to a salon and treat yourself to something like a massage or facial that you normally wouldn’t. Valentine’s Day is all about you feeling special and who says you have to have a lover to do so?

Family dinner.
Spending time with your family is always something you could do more of, right? Well, this is the perfect time to ask out your parents, nieces or nephews. You can exchange Valentine’s with each other too.

Break a sweat.
If you have another friend who’s also single, grab her up and head to your local gym and take a dancing or kickboxing class! Both these vigorous yet fun activities will have you so absorbed and focused that you won’t even be thinking about being single.

Spread the love.
Who ever said Valentine’s Day is only a celebration of romantic love? Give love by adopting that cute a puppy or adorable kitty in need from your local shelter or give a donation to your favorite charity. You’ll feel so good after giving back that it won’t matter if you’re single!

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