2/6/2011 3:37:08 PM |
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blondbeachgirl
Kissimmee, FL
28, joined Feb. 2011
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This will be the first time I've been alone on this holiday in a long long time. I mean, I do miss him but since things didnt work out with us for a reason, I know that breaking up was the right thing to do. Still, I miss having someone special in my life, especially during the holidays. Its going to feel weird and just a little sad not having anyone to be with on valentines day. My friends have offered for us all to go out and have some fun, but I told them I'm just not up for it.
I want to ask all of you who have gone through this before or who are single and going through it now, what were some of the things you did (or are doing) to cope with being alone? I'm thinking that reading some of the things other people did to cope will help give me some ideas on what things I can do to get through valentines day.
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2/6/2011 3:40:07 PM |
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mistymay77
Newnan, GA
38, joined Dec. 2007
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I didn't read your whole post but you are only 22.
Go out and have fun. Get your mom, sis, or grandmother something.
This probably won't be your last V day alone. J/S
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2/6/2011 3:44:53 PM |
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pdforone
Litchfield, OH
64, joined Jul. 2010
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Valentine`s day is kind of like a gift exchange, guy buys a gift? he gets laid.
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2/6/2011 3:46:39 PM |
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eviemay
Salem, SC
57, joined Apr. 2010
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Valentine`s day is kind of like a gift exchange, guy buys a gift? he gets laid.
what a sense of humor you have
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2/6/2011 3:48:24 PM |
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carbonv
Faqus
Egypt
58, joined Jul. 2008
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ehhhh... don't worry about it...you can find someone by valentines day
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2/6/2011 3:49:35 PM |
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slythy
Chicago, IL
61, joined Jan. 2011
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Perhaps a rephrasing. Guy doesn't buy a gift, a wonderful gift, guy DOESN'T get laid. Better?
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2/6/2011 3:49:35 PM |
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stumppy
Wind Gap, PA
70, joined Jan. 2008
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Sucker !
It's just another day on the calendar, that the Hallmark MBA's conned you into believing it was relevant.
What is relevant is what they do the other 364 days each year.
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2/6/2011 3:50:01 PM |
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dancingplatypus
Greensburg, IN
44, joined Dec. 2010
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Shit! I haven't had Valentine's Day in eighteen years.
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2/6/2011 3:50:55 PM |
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ladydi780
West New York, NJ
56, joined Jul. 2009
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Get all your single friends a go have a day @ the spa !! After that go out and have fun not every one is having a date on Valentine's day !!!
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2/6/2011 3:52:03 PM |
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slythy
Chicago, IL
61, joined Jan. 2011
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If that's the OP and her friend, I would like to buy them a spa and a drink
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2/6/2011 3:53:43 PM |
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mistymay77
Newnan, GA
38, joined Dec. 2007
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ehhhh... don't worry about it...you can find someone by valentines day
That's true.
Aaah, to be young again.
It sounds like she is still getting over her ex though.
I got my dog, Reeses, for Valentines Day. Best gift I ever got. It is the gift that keeps on giving. He is 11 now.
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2/6/2011 3:59:06 PM |
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jayman2578
Washington, DC
37, joined Mar. 2009
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It sounds like your making that choice to be alone,it sounds like your surrounded by people who llove you. but you choose to ignor it.
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2/6/2011 4:06:44 PM |
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atlantagaguy
Lilburn, GA
46, joined Feb. 2011
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Being alone isn't so bad. Can't rely on someone else to find your happiness.
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2/6/2011 4:08:08 PM |
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atlantagaguy
Lilburn, GA
46, joined Feb. 2011
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And @ mistymay77, you are still young, no worries there. lol
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2/6/2011 4:11:16 PM |
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v3quiet
Hamptonville, NC
45, joined Oct. 2010
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Chin up, chest out, and strut yourself around the corner to the next guy. He might be the one, or might not be. Only time and choices will tell. Best of luck to you.
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2/6/2011 5:06:56 PM |
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rocket000
Suwanee, GA
58, joined Mar. 2007
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You're young and very cute.
On Valentine's Day why not volunteer some of your time. Take a few of your friends too.
Volunteer a few hours at an assisted care or long term care facility. The elderly would be delighted to have you help with crafts or go to the Dollar Store and grab some candy hearts to hand out.
Local Animal Shelter
Meals on Wheels
You'll do a good thing and I promise you'll feel better about yourself too.
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2/6/2011 5:08:30 PM |
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mistymay77
Newnan, GA
38, joined Dec. 2007
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rocket
Good ideas.
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2/6/2011 5:10:52 PM |
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crankygeezer
Coram, NY
57, joined Feb. 2011
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Valentine's Day? Bah humbug!
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2/6/2011 5:42:04 PM |
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florida240sx
Deland, FL
29, joined May. 2009
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Ex broke up with me on valentines, but yea nice to be with someone on that day or close to it. Go out with some good friends or perhaps a simple date with someone new.
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2/6/2011 5:48:48 PM |
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backtotheusa
Charlotte, NC
54, joined Jan. 2011
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Happy Valentine's Day!
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2/6/2011 5:52:24 PM |
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flame36d
Newcastle, NE
58, joined Nov. 2008
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Perhaps a rephrasing. Guy doesn't buy a gift, a wonderful gift, guy DOESN'T get laid. Better?
Guy buys gift of lingerie, guy gets laid better.
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2/6/2011 5:55:19 PM |
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stumppy
Wind Gap, PA
70, joined Jan. 2008
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Ain't gonna say it. Sounds like I'm on the corner of Turner and 10th.
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2/6/2011 5:56:06 PM |
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flame36d
Newcastle, NE
58, joined Nov. 2008
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Sucker !
It's just another day on the calendar, that the Hallmark MBA's conned you into believing it was relevant.
What is relevant is what they do the other 364 days each year.
They have to buy a gift 365 days a year? What Country's missing princess is locked in your basement? That's why you've een MIA.
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2/6/2011 5:56:18 PM |
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middy63
Tell City, IN
53, joined Jul. 2009
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There are some good ideas here already, but I'll add these thoughts.
Valentine's Day isn't just for lovers...
Make dinner for your parents/grandparents/siblings/even just some other single
friends...you're bound to not be the only one single.
Volunteer for some local organization, even a local nursing home. Believe it or not helping others normally takes your mind off of yourself and your problems. And older
people in Nursing Homes are often lonely, neglected, and often unable to do simple things like read to themselves because of their age, or medical troubles. I know this because I have spent hours reading to the elderly at local ones. They enjoy it, and it makes me feel good.
Volunteers are also needed at animal shelters, libraries, hospitals, Homeless Shelters, on and on.....
Bake cookies and take them to a local business or school, they enjoy it, and again you'll feel good doing something for others. Call a few days ahead to one of the schools locally, and ask about something you could do there for Valentine's Day
(any day for that matter) they often have parties, and with most parents working
nowdays, getting parent volunteers is difficult. Again, I have volunteered locally and read to the younger classes. They love it! And the Teachers are always thankful for the break to catch up on lessons plans or just have a breather.
The main thing is, just enjoy the day. The spirit of it is about Love...not just between a Man and a Woman (or woman and woman, man and man, I'm not judging). Why not celebrate it?
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2/6/2011 5:57:07 PM |
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photoartistguy
Minneapolis, MN
27, joined Dec. 2007
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you are not alone
the mother ship has
homed in on your signal
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2/6/2011 5:57:16 PM |
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122750again
Sioux Falls, SD
65, joined Dec. 2008
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I'm just gonna Ignore it the best way I can
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2/6/2011 5:57:30 PM |
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flame36d
Newcastle, NE
58, joined Nov. 2008
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If that's the OP and her friend, I would like to buy them a spa and a drink
I'll take you up on that offer!
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2/6/2011 5:58:38 PM |
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photoartistguy
Minneapolis, MN
27, joined Dec. 2007
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You're young and very cute.
On Valentine's Day why not volunteer some of your time. Take a few of your friends too.
Volunteer a few hours at an assisted care or long term care facility. The elderly would be delighted to have you help with crafts or go to the Dollar Store and grab some candy hearts to hand out.
Local Animal Shelter
Meals on Wheels
You'll do a good thing and I promise you'll feel better about yourself too.
photograph events for your town
you will meet so many people
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2/6/2011 5:59:15 PM |
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flame36d
Newcastle, NE
58, joined Nov. 2008
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That's true.
Aaah, to be young again.
It sounds like she is still getting over her ex though.
I got my dog, Reeses, for Valentines Day. Best gift I ever got. It is the gift that keeps on giving. He is 11 now.
Misty, you know as well as I do we could have several dates to coose from.
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2/6/2011 6:40:03 PM |
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mistymay77
Newnan, GA
38, joined Dec. 2007
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Misty, you know as well as I do we could have several dates to coose from.
Maybe you but I don't have anyone beating down my door, seriously.
Now, there are guys from the forums but they are so far away.
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2/6/2011 6:40:57 PM |
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atlantagaguy
Lilburn, GA
46, joined Feb. 2011
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LOL, not all of us are far away Misty....hehe
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2/6/2011 7:01:56 PM |
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josh_p
Los Angeles, CA
30, joined May. 2008
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Whatever, I've never had a Valentine's Day, at least you eventually will soon.
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2/6/2011 7:05:06 PM |
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jerseyjon
Mantua, NJ
46, joined Jul. 2010
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there are times to drink alone. this is one of those
times.Rental movies were made for these days also.Good luck on your search as they say.
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2/6/2011 7:12:22 PM |
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testnthwtr65
Wildwood, NJ
50, joined Dec. 2010
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It's on a monday so "It's always sunny in Philadelphia" is on. I'm good
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2/6/2011 7:15:36 PM |
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_settee
Flower Mound, TX
63, joined Mar. 2010
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Drinking? Crying in your beer? Lamenting your alone-ness? I donno...sounds like you're adding a bit of pain for yourself for such a simple day...sure "everyone else" has a date, and is getting um..er..chocolates..but you..
My advice, stop watch television until it's over..then you won't have to see or hear about 'everyone else' getting diamonds and making love..
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2/6/2011 7:18:41 PM |
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lisa21468
Newton, NJ
48, joined Dec. 2010
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Its my birthday...Im guaranteed not to be alone..thankgod for family!!...
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2/6/2011 7:47:22 PM |
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jerseyjon
Mantua, NJ
46, joined Jul. 2010
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buy a giant box of chocolates on clearance at wal-mart or cosco and consume 20,000 calories and tell me whats worse. alcohol or sugar
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2/6/2011 8:51:44 PM |
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flame36d
Newcastle, NE
58, joined Nov. 2008
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C'mon guys it's only the 5th. Use your search option. Loosen up your screening process if necessary. Gheeeeesh.
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2/6/2011 9:38:35 PM |
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ifuonlyknew31
Fulton, NY
36, joined Jan. 2011
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i don't understand V-day...are we supposed to have another to love,cherish,and hold...well, then i guess i have 3 to do that with...just sayin...lmao...MY KIDS ARE MY EVERYTHING!...i am NEVER alone.
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2/6/2011 9:44:47 PM |
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wiilnotgiveup
Fort Lauderdale, FL
30, joined Jul. 2008
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Girl ,you live next door to Disney? its the place everyone who is dateless will be! damn your cute should be about a ten min dilemma! then enjoy your spoils! good luck !
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2/6/2011 11:35:15 PM |
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stobil
Gallatin, TN
36, joined Nov. 2009
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It would be a bigger shock for me if I had someone on V day.
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2/6/2011 11:38:51 PM |
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wesker911
Salem, OR
25, joined Jan. 2011
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been on a bunch of dates but no one for v-day just going to drink
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2/7/2011 12:33:35 AM |
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1mantis
Louisville, KY
49, joined Apr. 2010
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I don't think that I ever had a Valentine (person or gift/card) for Valentine's Day. Even when I was married. It just isn't that important to me. Halmark and candy companies make enough mough money the rest of year. Just not a romantic at all.
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2/7/2011 12:39:27 AM |
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crimsonreality7
Richmond, KY
28, joined Dec. 2010
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This will be the first time I've been alone on this holiday in a long long time. I mean, I do miss him but since things didnt work out with us for a reason, I know that breaking up was the right thing to do. Still, I miss having someone special in my life, especially during the holidays. Its going to feel weird and just a little sad not having anyone to be with on valentines day. My friends have offered for us all to go out and have some fun, but I told them I'm just not up for it.
I want to ask all of you who have gone through this before or who are single and going through it now, what were some of the things you did (or are doing) to cope with being alone? I'm thinking that reading some of the things other people did to cope will help give me some ideas on what things I can do to get through valentines day.
I have never had a significant other on Vday. Always broke up before it, or started dating after it. Honestly, I just treat it like any other, and find some person you know, and do something that might brighten up their day. Doesn't have to be a SO, can be anyone in your life.
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custislong
Riddle, OR
58, joined Aug. 2010
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Come to Uncle Custis. Uncle Custis has candy and loves you.
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2/7/2011 12:49:24 AM |
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jackhoke
Darby, MT
39, joined Feb. 2011
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Life, sometimes alone is better..
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2/7/2011 12:51:28 AM |
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mustangwriter
Boerne, TX
55, joined Nov. 2009
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yeah....im not having to spend the day at zales.
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2/7/2011 1:07:21 AM |
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ladyvirtue1955
Redding, CA
95, joined Aug. 2009
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The last valentines date I had was a nightmare..I had a meet and greet with a guy I had been talking to on the phone and online for a few months. He had tickets for a very nice dinner so I agree to meet him that night..he was more interested in the 20 yr old waitress than he was with me and became very disrespectful to the point of me walking out on him..my late hubby and I never celebrated valentines day after we married, so it's just another day to me..
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2/7/2011 1:07:37 AM |
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flame36d
Newcastle, NE
58, joined Nov. 2008
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Call it a pity date, a practice date, whatever.....somebody just take me out on the 14th. Here, I'll pay ya. (opens purse) Don't worry, you're a rebound so it won't last.
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2/7/2011 5:12:51 AM |
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sherri_
Erlanger, KY
55, joined Aug. 2009
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If that's the OP and her friend, I would like to buy them a spa and a drink
If you say, "Come to Uncle Kinky", I'm gonna bop you over the head with my 10".
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2/7/2011 5:24:49 AM |
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sherri_
Erlanger, KY
55, joined Aug. 2009
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This will be the first time I've been alone on this holiday in a long long time. I mean, I do miss him but since things didnt work out with us for a reason, I know that breaking up was the right thing to do. Still, I miss having someone special in my life, especially during the holidays. Its going to feel weird and just a little sad not having anyone to be with on valentines day. My friends have offered for us all to go out and have some fun, but I told them I'm just not up for it.
I want to ask all of you who have gone through this before or who are single and going through it now, what were some of the things you did (or are doing) to cope with being alone? I'm thinking that reading some of the things other people did to cope will help give me some ideas on what things I can do to get through valentines day.
You know that's not an actual holiday, right? RIGHT?
Valentine's Day is for school kids K-4, with the ever so cute little mailboxes made from an old shoebox that Mom has saved since the Great School Clothes (and shoes) Shopping Extravaganza at end of summer. All the cute little candy hearts and Scooby Doo valentines and those honeycomb tissue hearts hung everywhere...culminating with The Class Party and pop and all those nifty cupcakes and stuff.
And for grandmas, when you haven't visited as regularly as you should and are trying to get back in her good graces. I never had a grandpa, but I imagine it wouldn't work so well on them. Mebbe a nice box of Cubans.
BTW: It should prolly be illegal for 22 yos to use the phrase, "For a long time". "Long long time" should have a double penalty. Where's Homeland Security when you need an inane, anal retentive bureacrat with inane, anal retentive hall monitor rules, anyway?
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2/7/2011 5:33:05 AM |
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frgprnce
Baltimore, MD
52, joined Dec. 2010
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That's true.
Aaah, to be young again.
It sounds like she is still getting over her ex though.
I got my dog, Reeses, for Valentines Day. Best gift I ever got. It is the gift that keeps on giving. He is 11 now.
LOL...Miss Misty...33 is still a youngin also! As I get closer to 50, I find myself becoming a tad bit cynical...
Back OT...
Take your Mom, Dad, Aunt, even a girls a night out to dinner and a movie. Don't, under any circumstance stay home...the loneliness you are feeling will only be amplified. TV is horrible, since it will probably be playing lots of Valentine'ish shows.
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2/7/2011 5:36:15 AM |
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snhgirl
Scottsboro, AL
45, joined Nov. 2008
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frgprince,Your princess is out there waiting for you,Get busy!
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2/7/2011 5:40:27 AM |
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frgprnce
Baltimore, MD
52, joined Dec. 2010
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My princess...is now my work/career... and creating my Zen atmosphere in my home !
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2/7/2011 5:42:20 AM |
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snhgirl
Scottsboro, AL
45, joined Nov. 2008
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Frg,You can do better then that!I know that ain't all you got!
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2/7/2011 5:43:30 AM |
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frgprnce
Baltimore, MD
52, joined Dec. 2010
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Frg,You can do better then that!I know that ain't all you got!
As I sit posting in the parking lot of my office...
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2/7/2011 5:45:01 AM |
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snhgirl
Scottsboro, AL
45, joined Nov. 2008
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Now that's a good excuse as any!
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2/7/2011 5:55:52 AM |
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harfordley
Clarksville, TN
52, joined Jan. 2011
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OP and other guests. I never realized what such a big day valentines day is to you ladies. I apologize for being as old as I am and never realizing that. I always just thought it to be another day or BS holiday to overlook.
I wish all of you well, if I could send you all flowers/chocolates I would, Hang in there!
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2/7/2011 5:59:30 AM |
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frgprnce
Baltimore, MD
52, joined Dec. 2010
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I bring in cake slices for all the ladies at the office on V-Day...
Always great to see the child-like smile on a ladies face...
And
They always take care of everything I need done before others...
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2/7/2011 6:02:06 AM |
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mistymay77
Newnan, GA
38, joined Dec. 2007
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LOL...Miss Misty...33 is still a youngin also! As I get closer to 50, I find myself becoming a tad bit cynical...
Back OT...
Take your Mom, Dad, Aunt, even a girls a night out to dinner and a movie. Don't, under any circumstance stay home...the loneliness you are feeling will only be amplified. TV is horrible, since it will probably be playing lots of Valentine'ish shows.
Youngin?
I wish.
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