10 Ideas For The Single Pringles On Valentine's Day

It's the most loved up day of the year, the day reserved for couples and better halves and you're sitting by yourself feeling lost and sorry for yourself. You don't want to go anywhere for the fear of being reminded of the lovey-doveyness and that fact that you're all alone. Not to fear though, here are 10 ideas for you to get yourself through this day without falling into complete despair.

1. Hang with friends

Misery loves company....or does it? Hanging out with some friends who are in the same position as you can make the 14th seem like any other day of the year. Go out to bars, restaurants or any public place in general. Maybe silently make fun of all the cringey couples out there and just have fun in general. Who knows, maybe you'll end up having more fun than the couples out there.

2. Work

Who could think that the place you usually dread could become a safe haven away from everything and everyone. Make some extra cash while also distracting yourself from the real world and show everyone how happy you are when the next paycheck comes through.

3. Netflix

Netflix, the platform that can make the day disappear without you realising it. Despite its reputation for those....less practical uses, you can use it to make Valentine's Day just not exist for you. Find a good show and find that time really does fly by when you're having fun, or while binge watching a series. Before you know it, the most loved up day will be gone for another year.

4. Spend time with family

There's nothing like a bit of quality family time, and Valentine's shouldn't make that exception. Being with those closest to you will surely make you feel loved and appreciated.

5. Exercise

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Healthy body, healthy mind am I right? Get yourself to the gym, sweat yourself out and you'll feel amazing before you know it. No, like seriously, exercising releases Serotonin and Dopamine, two brain chemicals which make you feel happy and decreases depression. Also, unless some couples can't seem to contain their love for each other and the gym at the same time, you should be safe from Cupid's day.

6. Learn a new hobby

Turns out you can teach old dogs new tricks. Valentine's Day for those who have no one could be a perfect opportunity to pick up a new hobby which could lead onto a talent for life. It only takes a day to learn the basics of anything so find something and go do it!

7. Treat yo self

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Going shopping and spending that hard earned cash is a great way to make yourself feel good on the 14th. Even if you're completely broke by the end of the day, you'll have a new wardrobe to show off and make everyone jealous.

8. Play Games

For those gamers out there, maybe staying in and powering through that game you love is the perfect way to keep yourself from being reminded that you're all alone. Like Netflix, playing a game can just make the day disappear without you knowing it and can immerse you in a new, fun environment.

9. Go on a date

Yes, I know that this list is for the single pringles out there. However, maybe you're not completely by yourself, perhaps you're speaking to your crush but just haven't worked up the courage to ask them out. Well, what better day than the day for lovers? Bite the bullet and just go for it, if all works out well, then get yourself dressed nice and go join the rest of the loved up couples out there. But don't fret if it doesn't, you've always got the 9 other options left in this list just in case.

10. Sleep

Sleep really is a great form of meditation. Sleeping allows you to enter a world of your own and can transport you away from everything, especially on a day like this. Catch up on some well needed rest and before you know it, the most loved up day will be over for another year.