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writes:You probably get this question every year but I couldn't find any previous examples, so here it goes.I'm single and the love of my life left me for someone else. What can I do to avoid feeling down on Valentine's Day?I'd be very grateful for any advice, but I'd prefer concrete, practical suggestions.I should also mention that my only friend is going to be spending the day with his girlfriend, so any social activity is out of the question.Thanks! Reply to this Question
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reader, Orvus +, writes (14 February 2011):
Orvus is verified as being by the original poster of the question Thanks a lot to those of you who offered practical advice. I don't have the energy to go out anywhere so I'll stick to games/movies/pizza/escapism and hope that keeps me distracted.@Anon: I'm not a woman! :D Sometimes I wish I was, though.
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 February 2011): Well i think you could try distracting yourself with something you love or try something you never tried before and remind yourself that you are not the only one single for valentines day and take this day to remember you are a strong single woman that doesn't need anyone else to be complete for this day
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 February 2011): I agree with sageoldguy that you should do something that involves other people. If you stay at home watching movies and getting drunk, you will feel even more depressed about yourself. It stinks that your friend is doing stuff with his gf, but you should find something entertaining to do that lets you interact with other people! Volunteer at a shelter for a day, maybe go job-hunting, try speed-dating, go hang out with your family--there are millions of people on earth and you'll be able to find a way to spend time with them, it doesn't need to be romantically inclined!
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reader, CindyCares  +, writes (12 February 2011):
 Sign up on Dear Cupid and spend the day giving advice to other broken hearts. You may think you have already enough love pains on your own and you don't need to hear more, but trust me, having to focus on other people's problems and having to come up with some decently helpful answer will deflect your attention from your own Valentine blues.
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reader, fi_the_tree  +, writes (12 February 2011):
 Agreed!!! Make it action movies, not romantic comedies that'll drag you down. Stuff with cars, fighting, shooting and explosions should stop you feeling miserable.
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reader, ssaarraahh  +, writes (12 February 2011):
 go to a mall,cinema,watch tv.drink eat.
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reader, DakotaFleming +, writes (12 February 2011):
Hang with friends.Buy yourself a really awesome Valentine gift.Spend time with your mom.Take flowers to the nursing home for the ladies .
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reader, Jmtmj  +, writes (12 February 2011):
 Beer, Pizza and a DVD/game marathon.
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