Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Love and Relationships: How to Turn Your Valentine's Day Blues to Bliss

For many people, Valentine's Day season is dreadful. Some people call it V-Day, as in D-Day! Maybe you think it's just a commercialized holiday where retailers are just trying to get your money. Perhaps you find yourself bitter around Valentine's Day because of a breakup; thus the term "the Valentine's Day Blues". There are many ways to fuel your Valentine's Day Blues. On the other hand, maybe you are a hopeless romantic who looks for every opportunity to express your love to others. This can cause a condition I call "Valentine's Day Bliss". Which condition will you decide to have?
How to give yourself a case of the Valentine's Day Blues:
For Singles:
o Go to an "I hate Valentine's Day Party"
o Get angry at all those red heart-shaped cellophane boxes of candy
o Play your last favorite love song and regret your last heartbreak
Blues for Partners:
o Refuse to buy a card or gift because you are boycotting Valentine's Day
o Forget the holiday altogether and pretend it never happened
o Buy gifts and then complain how commercial the holiday is.
You don't have to sing the blues! You have some alternatives that can help you to enhance find bliss this Valentine's Day:
Blissfully single:
o Attend a Valentine's Day event with friends; be a successful single! Maybe you will meet someone fantastic who has a good attitude like you!
o Buy or do something special for yourself that you want (romance yourself!)
o Spend time with your other single friends, doing and activity that you find incredibly enjoyable.
Bliss for relationships:
o Plan for a sexy adventurous date together: after all, won't you then have a blissful time?
o Let your partner know with a card or love letter the things you most love or appreciate about them! Offer extras, such as a massage or cook a special dinner
o Plan together something you would like to do, such as see a concert or boat ride
If you can't think of a romantic date, search for "romantic ideas" online
As with most things in life, how much you enjoy Valentine's Day is directly related to your attitude. Whether you are single, or in a relationship, if you plan to be miserable, you probably will. On the other hand, if you plan to have fun, then you probably will. So don't hate Valentine's Day; decide to have fun. If you are single, concentrate on having fun with yourself and your friends. If you decide to go out and do something interesting, maybe you will meet someone great who shares your interests and your positive attitudes. If you are in a coupleship, Valentine's Day is another way to express your love and desire for each other, to be silly, and corny, and a hopeless romantic with the person you love.
If you are unsure what your partner expects or how they would like to spend Valentine's Day, why not ask them? You can start your own traditions, if the traditional candy and flowers doesn't work for you. Don't let yourself come down with a case of the Valentine's Day Blues. Love and appreciate your partner every day, including Valentine's Day. Most likely, your partner will appreciate and reciprocate this effort, and you can enjoy greater relationship satisfaction. Take every opportunity give and receive love. Now that's bliss.

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