| Are your feeling low at the prospect of spending | | | | you. Have a long think about what you are seeking in |
| Valentines day alone? Does it seem that all your | | | | your perfect partner - and what you want to avoid! |
| friends and family are coupled up and romance is | | | | And then, make sure you have fun. Try going out |
| passing you by this year? | | | | for dinner with a couple of close friends or family |
| Do not despair, be positive and follow our advice for | | | | members. You will almost certainly be the ones |
| a great day! | | | | having most fun in a restaurant of couples! |
| Firstly, remember, no date is infinitely better than the | | | | If going out is not possible, invite a girlfriend or two |
| wrong date. Sitting in a restaurant with someone | | | | over for a pizza and popcorn and watch a romantic |
| when you have nothing to talk about and you cannot | | | | chick flick on DVD. Enjoying a fictitious happy ever |
| wait to get home is miserable - especially on | | | | after really can lift the spirits. |
| Valentines Day when there is so much pressure to | | | | Alternatively (and you may want to keep this quiet!) |
| be romantic. An evening spent wondering if you can | | | | if you are on your own, get a DVD starring your |
| escape through the window in the loo really is a | | | | secret crush and prepare a romantic dinner for two. |
| waste of your time and effort! | | | | You get to feast your eyes on George, Jonny or |
| Being single on Valentines Day may prove a turning | | | | Brad as well as eating two guilt free portions of |
| point. It is the ideal opportunity to take stock of | | | | pudding AND not having to share the wine. |
| what you are looking for. Take the time to have a | | | | If none of these ideas are for you, now is the time |
| think about who you are and where you want to be | | | | to be virtuous. Valentines Day is commercialised and |
| in life. It may be that being single for a while will give | | | | environmentally damaging. Think of all the trees |
| you the chance you have always wanted to travel | | | | sacrificed to make cards that are just thrown away |
| the world or fulfil your lifes ambitions. | | | | the next day. And as for the distances covered by all |
| If you are looking to date, make sure you are ready. | | | | those red roses, does anyone even consider the |
| Learn from the past and let it go. Spend some time | | | | carbon footprint! |
| focussing on who you are and what is special about | | | | |