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SearchValentine's Day is often celebrated by couples, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the holiday if you're single. A psychologist offers ways to show yourself some love.
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CLEVELAND - Valentine’s Day can be tough if you're single, but it doesn’t always have to be about celebrating a significant other.
“Valentine's Day isn't just a day to celebrate relationships. It’s also a day to focus on all kinds of love – whether that’s love towards friends and family or self-love,” explained Susan Albers, PsyD, a psychologist for Cleveland Clinic.
For those who are single, Dr. Albers said making a plan to look forward to is key.
One potential option is to embrace self-love this Valentine’s Day by treating yourself to something you normally wouldn’t, like a massage.
You could also surround yourself with others by making plans to meet up with friends or family for dinner.
No matter what you choose to do, Dr. Albers stressed it’s important to reframe the day by doing something that makes you happy.
She added that trying to stay offline around this time can be helpful as well.
“Avoid social media before and during Valentine's Day,” Dr. Albers said. “Scrolling through social media and seeing pictures of couples or ads for flowers and candies can make you feel even more alone.”
Above all, Dr. Albers said your self-worth shouldn’t be tied to a relationship status and that learning how to love yourself can help set you up for future connections.
