Roses are red, violets are blue, I’m single for Valentine’s, what about you?

When we think of Valentine’s flowers, boxes of refined sugar (candy) and spending time with our significant other, let’s not forget about the thoughtful gifts.

Love is in the air with Valentine’s Day, but for many single people, it has become just another day. For many singles, Feb. 14 may be depressing and lonely while watching others receive surprise gifts and get taken to romantic dinners.

Seeing this may make dateless people become a bit sad, but other singles may feel great about it.

“I feel great about being single for Valentine’s Day, and I’ve always felt great, even in the past,” sophomore Cory Wegner said. “The only valentine I need right now is my mother. I don’t think it is depressing at all because I am happy with myself, not everyone can say that.”

Valentine’s Day is not meant to be depressing, but instead filled with so much love, even if it is just you. Being single doesn’t mean you have to spend it alone or in your room all day – there are many things singles can do, such as taking yourself out to eat, catching a movie or even giving your close friends Valentine’s gifts. You can even grab some other single friends and head out for the night.

“I’m a little sad that I am single for Valentines Day, but I am spending it with a couple of other girls [who] are single,” sophomore Courtney Bogert  said. “We are just going to have a fun girls day, so we’re not thinking about guys on Valentine’s Day. We’re just having fun together, that’s it.”

I’ve been single for Valentine‘s Day before, and am currently single as well. The feeling of being single was a bit hurtful in the beginning, watching my friends go out with their boyfriends or girlfriends while I remain in my room looking for things to do.

But I have found ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day while being single. This year I am treating myself to a manicure and pedicure spa, watching movies and doing a little shopping.
So if you are single for Valentine’s Day, don’t fret, because you are not the only one. No one can love you better than yourself.

Feb. 14 may be hard for some singles, but I’ve learned there is nothing worse than sitting and moping about it.

Veronica Jones is a sophomore strategic communication major from Dallas.