Any suggestions so I don't have to spend another Valentine's Day alone?

[Blue_Tires]

[MFM008]

1. I'm lucky I have my son

And his wife.
Try shopping or the library anything. Do it for you.

[pnwest]

2. Volunteer at a Senior center?

or go to the local bar and drink like you got shit to forget?

[guillaumeb]

3. Does your library have any discussion groups?

Our library has a few groups that meet weekly.

[msongs]

4. its just another day. learned cultural behavior. be your own best friend and let it go?

or maybe there is an underlying issue not really related to a holiday.

[samnsara]

5. hubbys working so im alone too (but i like being alone :)

.... but I will open up a 40$ bottle of wine and not 2 Buck Chuck...and rent a movie.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

6. Not caring really helps. But if that's not possible,

maybe you could find some kind of volunteer activity, like visiting at a nursing home or dishing out food at a homeless shelter?

I'll be alone on VD, too, but it no longer bothers me. It's just another day.

[FSogol]

7. The weekend section of the Washington Post put together a chart

https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2018/02/08/this-one-chart-explains-how-to-do-valentines-day-in-d-c/?utm_term=.a47fba7e3fee

[mahatmakanejeeves]

8. If you have a spare $130,000,

call these numbers for a good time:

Comments: 202-456-1111
Switchboard: 202-456-1414

[PJMcK]

12. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!

Here's a heart for you, mahatmakanejeeves!

[gibraltar72]

16. Apparently the Utah Hooker

Republican Senator saw was much more reasonable. From pics I saw not all that hard on the eyes.

[Skittles]

9. start valuing your own company?

[Blue_Tires]

23. Been doing that 90% of my life already

Not that I mind my own company; it just gets a bit old after awhile...

[awesomerwb1]

10. I'm a single male right now.....

I was thinking escort, I mean female companion...ahem

JUST KIDDING!!!

It's just another ($$$$) day. Like other members have said, maybe you could volunteer somewhere or simply spend it with your pet and a couple good movies!

[OregonBlue]

11. It really depends on where you live but there are always things going on. I live outside of a town

of 14,000 but I looked it up and there is a free movie night at the local library. Bring your own popcorn and pj's. There are several free music events by local artists and there is a program for $10 that is a history and photo history of the Captains and the Riverboats of the Columbia Gorge. I started reading it and ended up going wow, it actually sounds really fascinating and my hubby and I might want to go to that one.

If you are in a big city, there are so many things to do. Just go to what's happening and decide to do something that is completely different than anything you would ever have done before. I used to do it all the time and you meet the most interesting people that way.Especially if you go to places where they are doing fun things that don't involve getting hammered.

One year I went to hear an Air Force Colonel who had been in intelligence who was speaking at an auditorium at the university about UFO's. It was absolutely fascinating and I met a bunch of people that became friends for life.

We all went out for drinks afterward. Don't be alone. You don't have to be!!!

[janterry]

13. How about a girls night out

Do you have some friends you can call and invite to a dinner out? Or host something at your house?

[flotsam]

14. Have you considered an emotional support hamster? N/T

[trueblue2007]

15. get a kitty !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Codeine]

17. No toilet humor on DU, please. nt

[catrose]

18. Volunteer at an animal shelter or rescue?

Kitties and doggies will be glad to see you.

[dawg day]

19. Join an activity group-

Something requiring physical activity-- a sports team, hiking club, birding group.
(Non-competitive is best!)
You'll meet people but the point won't be "to meet people." It'll be to identify birds or get some exercise. Friendship develops better with mutual activity.

[Drahthaardogs]

20. It's a stupid Hallmark Holidays just to prop sales

For cards and flowers.

I say join em! Go take yourself out for a great dinner and movie. You won't be alone at all.

[beveeheart]

21. Have you explored the "Meetup" website?

There are groups for just about every interest that you might have. Some of the areas which interest me include liberal/progressive politics (of course), book discussions, French language, gourmet cooking as well as dining out, yoga and walking with Exerstrider poles (haven't found group for this one yet). Or you can start your own Meetup group.

Hope this helps.

[TexasBushwhacker]

32. I love Meetup! n/t

[mythology]

22. I got cats

But then again I've never been a people person.

[MissMillie]

24. Throw a "lonely hearts" party

for all your single friends.

And no, not to match them all up.

[zanana1]

25. I was married for 38 years...

38 years ago, Valentine's Day wasn't as big as it is now, so we didn't celebrate it. We continued not celebrating it for 38 years. It just makes single people feel bad and we didn't want to have a part in that. Now that I'm a widow, I still don't give a crap.

[Siwsan]

26. I don't pay attention to "Hallmark Holidays", until the candy goes on clearance, the next day.

[IADEMO2004]

27. I hide out at the zoo on the used to be happy days. Doesn't help.

[Joediss]

28. Jail

Don't spend in jail in Oklahoma for possession of marijuana like I did 2 years ago....

[PJMcK]

29. It's just a Wednesday this year

Take yourself out to dinner! You'll have the best company and eat something you really want.

When you get home, come online to DU and hang with the rest of us.

I still have a few hearts left, so here's one for you, Blue.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

30. It's just another Wednesday.

What do you normally do when you're alone?

Read a book, watch some TV show, go to a movie, take a walk or a drive.

I suppose that the man I was married to for 25 years simply refused to get me so much as a card on Valentine's Day has helped. I always wanted him to get me candy or flowers but he never did and I will say that I was very unhappy that he was that way.

The marriage ended more than ten years ago, I moved to another city and started a new life.

Being alone on Thanksgiving or Christmas is much worse.

Besides, look at all the hearts your wonderful friends here at DU have given you.

[BlueDog22]

31. Online Dating

Ever try online dating?

[Blue_Tires]

33. Yeah, mixed results

might give it another go