Surviving Valentine's Day as a Single

Erin and I have some good friends who are still single, and every year when Valentine's Day rolls around I think about them and the many Valentine's Days I spent without a "special someone". I can't say I ever looked forward to it!

One friend in particular is a fantastic writer and has been struggling with her singleness for a while. On her blog this past week she posted the following, and I felt it worthy of proliferation:

"I know those of you who are single may have a hard time with Valentine’s Day. I know it’s one more reminder of the romance and companionship that are not a part of your life. As the day approaches, be gentle with yourself. Do what you need to do to get through it, be it a quiet evening at home with a book and tea or spending time with the people in your life who care about you. It’s okay to be sad and it’s okay to feel like crawling in a hole until February 15th, but hold fast to the truth despite your feelings. Remember that Christ’s power is made perfect in weakness. He is strong enough to handle your feelings of sadness, He understands your loneliness, and He will never leave you. May you find peace despite your circumstances this Valentine’s Day."

Finding peace despite your circumstances... a good reminder for all of us everyday - not just for singles this week. If you know someone who needs to read this, please make sure to pass it on.

Comments

[Dawna]

Yes, it always nice when the 'married ones' remember their single days. ;)
For some more single girl thoughts check out the link.

[ellen]

Impartial judge that I am, I like what that friend of yours has to say! ;-)

Thanks for remembering what it's like to be single and for taking the time to communicate your thoughts. It's so appreciated!

[Krista]

Ahhh!!! I hadn't even thought about Valentine's Day till I read this Jer! I'm heading up north with friends for the weekend, so I shouldn't have any trouble forgetting that this is my first V-Day on my own in oh...12 years!!! Whatever! It's all commercialism anyway! ;-)

[Jeremy]

Hey Mark! Thanks for being brave and posting... It boggles my mind to think that people would go out of their way to point out someone else's singleness. Don't they remember being there? Geez... hang in there, my friend!

[Carstairs38]

Yes, being single on Valentine's Day hurts. But the comments, well meaning or otherwise (and I am convinced some of them are otherwise) from people who go out of their way to point out you are single are what really hurt.

Either way, this is a very good reminder for the week ahead.

Mark