Whether you are single, separated or divorced, Valentines Day can be a hard day to survive.

But there IS a positive way that you can get through this & even, dare I say, enjoy it… So, here’s a few suggestions for you to keep your chin up:-

Girls Night In

Invite a few of your friends round for a girls evening in.

Girls – enjoy a romantic, soppy movie together with a take away pizza & plenty of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.

Boys Night Out

Why not arrange for an active evening for a few mates?

Guys – why not book a slot at the bowling alley or go karting to let off some steam?! Follow it up by eating out & enjoying pizza or a KFC.

Surprise Someone

Enjoy the secret delight of sending a small gift or surprise :o to someone. With the success of the Secret Santa scheme over the past few Christmases – why not make this Valentines Day about giving, rather than getting?

How about paying for the guy in the queue behind you at the toll bridge, “dropping” a fiver & picking up to give to a stranger or any unexpected act of kindness. Just about everybody loved the film “Pay It Forward” – one of the things that made it is story so successful is that, for once, everybody is trying to find a way to surprise :o or bless some one else.

This Valentines Day, take the focus outside of yourself & you may be surprised :o how much you enjoy yourself!

About the Author

Jen Carter is mother to three kids & a romantic at heart.

If you are sending a card to that “special” some one & wondering what to write, check out my favourite love quotes at Poem4Today.

And, if you must, you can find plenty of romantic ideas for valentine’s day at the Special Moments site.