How to be single on Valentine’s Day
By Tasha Dowbachuk | Published by Feb. 14, 2019
Allow yourself to love freely. Photo courtesy of Nina Matthews via Creative Commons.
It’s a natural phenomenon for all of us. We see romance everywhere we look, whether it’s in the perfume, cologne commercials or a friend who publicly announces who the love of their life is via Instagram. To makes matters enhanced, there’s a whole holiday for this occasion.
Between the oversized bears and the constant reminder that it’s better to be in love than alone, some Kean students touted the benefits of being single during Valentine’s Day.
“There isn’t a pressure to look nice and you’re worried about you,” said Dervins Celestin, a freshmen majoring in theatre. “Although you feel lonely, it’s a great opportunity to be alone. Those who are preoccupied in relationships normally don’t have that.”
According to a study by Saje Journals, which unveils the psychological effects of young and midlife adults, research has shown that single people report experiencing more personal growth, in which challenged their philosophies upon the world and themselves.
Devin Wilson, a junior majoring in media and film, who is also a Resident Assistant and director of Kean University’s radio station, feels as though people should not feel pressured to have a Valentine and should practice the “rituals of self love and self care”.
“Treat yourself and love yourself, then you will know what you deserve when it comes to relationships,” said Wilson.
According to the New Haven Register, studies have shown that “single people spend an average of 5.56 hours a day on overall leisure activities, compared to married people, who spend an average of 4.87 hours a day on leisure”.
“Saving money is the best thing about being single,” Katie Defabitis, senior with a major in Communications states.
A survey released by Merrill Edge, an online discount brokerage and division of Bank of America Merrill Lynch BAC, found that 56% of Americans say they want a partner who provides financial security more than “head over heels” love. In most cases, especially in college, its difficult to balance both.
On a brighter note, public relations student, Amanda Lopez, believes that there is nothing wrong with being your own Valentine.
“You need to love yourself first before you can love anyone else.” Lopez states in confidence.
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