Happy Singles Awareness Day
First off, I’d like to say I’m not single. Haven’t been for four years. Eep. Meaning, I believe this is the fifth Valentine’s Day that I’ve had with the only boyfriend I’ve ever had in my life. So why is my Valentine’s Day post called, “Happy Singles Awareness Day?” Because that’s what my friend calls it. And it’s true, isn’t it?
There’s no day that makes the fact that anyone is single more apparent than Valentine’s. But only to the single person, I think. Happy couples decked out in red with pink and white balloons and roses and other paraphernalia walk hand in hand. Singles either scorn this, ignore it, or feel left out. (Some couples scorn SA-Day, too). Well, if you’re a single, please don’t.
Although it seems sort of odd for me to even presume that I know what it’s like to be single… okay, I can’t finish that sentence. I have made the observation, though, that being lovey-dovey on Valentine’s Day doesn’t necessarily ensure that a couple will be together for the rest of their lives.
So ignore the shenanigans. Give Single Awareness Day cards to your friends. Send a nod to the couples out there. Don’t let us ruin your day. Revel in your status as a single. Live it. Love it. Happy Singles Awareness Day.
Posted on February 14th, 2007 by Joy
Filed under: Love, Relationships, Uncategorized
I totally agree. When I was single (which doesn’t seem that long ago) Valentines day was a day I just wished would be over. Quickly. It is ALL about couples, you can’t escape it, and most Singletons loathe it.
Like Mosh for example, (http://moshjahan.net/blog/blog/) who when commenting on my blog, also asked when’s Singleton Day? Of course, Valentine’s Day is so commercialized and such a money spinner that I don’t see that changing anytime soon.
Nice alternative take though!
Thanks Britgirl! Yes, it’s all about couples… but that doesn’t mean singles can revel in the over-commercialization either.
I’m seriously looking forward to celebrating my first White Day. Mainly because it’s not as commercialized.
Also, I don’t hate you couples. I just get slightly depressed when I look at how happy you are. I think it’s worse for people who know what it’s like to be part of a couple, but are single (i.e. the ex-couples).
On a side note, I’m not the only one who calls it that, check it out on wiki.
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Rylan, dearie, the post was for you. Anywho, you’ll be okay.
I do revel in it. I just get depressed. A nod to all you couples out and about, especially the successful ones.
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Rylan has a point…it made me think of something else… I remember when I was single - everyone seemed to be in a couple. My husband and I have single friends and, not that we hide how happy we are but we often try not to go over the top with PDA’s (Public Displays of Affection) when our single friends are with us. One of our friends told me he felt more comfortable being around us because of this… some of their other friends who are couple seem to go completely nuts with PDA’s, completely ifnoring the fact that they might be making their friends uncomfortable. And of course, their friends would rather die than mention it. I just thought I’d mention it
Enjoy your White Day.