Written by Summer Willow Fitch
Hearts & Hangovers
Courtesy of GirlTiniLive
Happy (almost) Valentine’s Day! Here comes that special holiday where the seasoned couples take their gift giving up (or down) a notch, new lovers get their first taste of what love can be like and those who don’t have a significant other or have recently experienced heartbreak will; watch others get all sentimental and mushy in laughter, in awe or in tears.
Valentine’s Day can be difficult for those who do not have a romantic partner or who have recently experienced a break up. If you are single and happy- then KUDOS to you! Some really need your strength. I am talking however, to those of you who find it hard to watch your ex-love give gifts and show appreciation to their new love interests; especially if you have not moved on. Or those who tell everyone else they do not care about the holiday to save face, but cry uncontrollably in the dark on this day. I am talking to those of you who want love and hate to be reminded of the fact that you have not found it and become cynical or down-right rude to folks who have love in their lives!
I want you to take a deep breath (woo-sah) and continue reading as I have eight (The number 8 is the great Karmic Equalizer) tips to try and help you make it through this Valentine’s day season! Here goes:
To read the rest of what Summer Willow has to say [and this article] click here.
Hearts & Hangovers
Courtesy of GirlTiniLive
Happy (almost) Valentine’s Day! Here comes that special holiday where the seasoned couples take their gift giving up (or down) a notch, new lovers get their first taste of what love can be like and those who don’t have a significant other or have recently experienced heartbreak will; watch others get all sentimental and mushy in laughter, in awe or in tears.
Valentine’s Day can be difficult for those who do not have a romantic partner or who have recently experienced a break up. If you are single and happy- then KUDOS to you! Some really need your strength. I am talking however, to those of you who find it hard to watch your ex-love give gifts and show appreciation to their new love interests; especially if you have not moved on. Or those who tell everyone else they do not care about the holiday to save face, but cry uncontrollably in the dark on this day. I am talking to those of you who want love and hate to be reminded of the fact that you have not found it and become cynical or down-right rude to folks who have love in their lives!
I want you to take a deep breath (woo-sah) and continue reading as I have eight (The number 8 is the great Karmic Equalizer) tips to try and help you make it through this Valentine’s day season! Here goes:
- Stay Off of Social Media – Oh delicate heart, the last thing you need to do on Valentine’s day is to surf social media. Unless brutal truth is your therapy, you do not need to see your ex, some new person your like or even total strangers posting pictures of their Valentine’s day rewards. Spare yourself the agony!
- Send a Gift of Love to a Friend or Family Member – The best way to experience love is to show it. Remember, love is not just romantic and you can express true love and appreciation to the people in your life who actually DOhold you in high regard. Send a card and a gift to your mom, your favorite uncle or to your best friend. Seeing them smile could turn your frown upside-down!
- Go Out on a Date With Someone Who Likes You – If you have recently been heart broken or avoid relationships and dating because of the pain associated with break-up’s- this is a sure way to start getting over the hurt. Unless you are a total asshole, someone likes you [I hope]. Someone has been hinting that they are interested in dating you but you shrug it off. Valentine’s Day is the perfect day for single folks to accept advances or reach out to a potential dating partner that you have had your eye on. You never know – you may have a BLAST!
To read the rest of what Summer Willow has to say [and this article] click here.