By: Deshala Wilkins
The joy and cheer couples get during this lovely holiday always feel the air. With everyone going on
dates, buying gifts and surprises. Valentine’s Day’s purpose is to celebrate love, friendship and
admiration. It is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year aside from Christmas and Thanksgiving.
What about all the single people who do not have someone to go out to eat with, to give them gifts or
to tell them Happy Valentine’s Day? How does this love-filled holiday affect single individuals all over the
United States of America? There is nothing wrong with celebrating love but sometimes the feelings of
those who are not in a relationship go unnoticed. Even though they may be happily single they should
also feel included in this holiday. Some people are single by choice and some have reasons that led up to them being single.
Some are asexual and aromantic, asexual people do not feel sexual attraction but they do like sharing intimate moments with their partners but without sexual feelings. Aromantic people can have sexual feelings or even be asexual but have no romantic feelings. It has also been a stereotype that single people are lonely which is not always true. According to the conversation, singles are less lonely than other people a lot of single people have friends that are close to them who give them a friendship that is just as valuable as a romantic relationship.
It is possible to live happily single with or without dating. Some people find that they are happier alone
and get comfortable with the idea of it is okay to be single for as long as you want. Going through the dating phase single can be a challenge for some and be a piece of cake for others. Some people who are getting out of a fresh relationship find it challenging to adjust from being taken to single. At this point, unwanted questions become teachable moments. It is okay to embrace being single on Valentine’s Day with the love from friends, family, and furry friends to help.