

If so, were you one of them who could relate to these memes? Then you, most accurately, must be
single.
Research has also shown that suicide rates rise during
Valentine's Day. But
seriously; single people need not feel depressed or sad on this
special day for couples, because
Valentine's Day is also a day for
friends and
families to express their
love and
appreciation for each other. If you are single and feel lonely or depressed, then you are obviously ruling out this fact!
So, if you feel depressed just because you had no "other half" to spend this special day with, I suggest you follow these simple steps:
1. Calculate your age this year.
2. Assuming an average lifespan of 75, subtract 75 by your current age.
3. The number you get is the number of years you have to find your soulmate.
For me, I still have 55 years to find my soulmate! Isn't that very long?! I have only lived
19 years of my life
(*cough* my birthday is next month *cough*), which means being single at this moment doesn't mean I have to feel depressed, or feel like it's the end of the world.
Humans are known to follow the crowd. So since
Valentine's Day is supposedly "meant for couples", many single individuals want to do the same too. However, DON'T FOLLOW THE CROWD! Because remember, it is human instinct to follow the crowd. This human instinct is what makes you sad. Instead, resist this human instinct. Make sense of your situation.
If you are single, focus on what you have in front of you. Focus on your friends and family, express your love for them, AND, if you are studying, concentrate on STUDYING. If you are working, concentrate on your CAREER. You have a whole life ahead of you! Not being able to celebrate this year's Valentine's with "your other half" does not mean you can't do it next year.
Or the year after next. You have many years ahead of you before you find your soulmate!
For me, I admit I did feel a little sad and lonely lazing at home
(because I was genuinely lethargic and lazy), but I eventually understood what I had to do.
I guess I have to move on, and focus on what I have to do.
I asked my brother (who is also, unfortunately/fortunately, single) about his plans for Valentine's Day. I asked him more than once, before Valentine's Day and also at the end of it. To which, he told me he "had a date with his clients", and gave his clients (who are a couple) Valentine's Day's gifts.
So instead of spending on lavish gifts for his Valentine, he spent his day closing a deal. For almost every festive occasion, be it Christmas or New Year, he works. Because it's the best opportunity. From him, I learnt to accept circumstances and make the best out of them. Instead of wallowing in sorrow about your circumstances, make a change.
I have more job interviews coming, so.. I will focus on that.
I have education route's preparations and decisions to make, I will focus on that.
I have friends and family to attend to, I too, will focus on that.
For matters of the heart, I leave that to
fate.
So for those who are still wallowing in their own sorrow and possibly thinking of slashing wrists, get up on your feet, stop brooding on something that isn't worth your time. Most importantly,
KEEP MOVING ON.Hope that my post has enlightened you. Once again:
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
