MidnightBlue

Thank you for the thread, Dee!

Another single....sorry, girls, I can't even repeat your "loser" theme as a joke because I want you to stop using this word immediately even as a joke.

You are awesome, strong, independent people who choose to do this part of the journey alone.

Though this holiday is kind of artificial and , as was previously said, "hallmark", it can make you feel lonely, not loved, even "miserable".

For me it is just another "red heart colored" reminder to be more mindful about how I treat myself, stop negative self-talk, give an extra thought what I can improve in my life, and, maybe treat with something nice like delicious dinner or manicure.

Happy Sober Valentines Weekend to all!

And if anyone feels lonely - there is always SR with lots of unconditional love and support - totally Valentinish, I believe.

Trees39

Sending love and good wishes to you all

Fervor

Great thread.

Being paired is not a pre-requisite for a life well-lived.

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Mia83

Valentine's Day is bs! Think of all the other days in the year where we can all show love

Dee74

I absolutely agree MB - lets add 'loser' to the swear filter for this thread

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Meraviglioso

Fortunately it is not a holiday I ever celebrated with significant others, otherwise this year would be a rough one for me. I do love love though and wish those celebrating a very happy, romantic, special day.

Soberwolf

D you are awesome

FBL

As a lifelong, happily single bachelor, tomorrow is just another Sunday in February...and I love it

Meshelly

Amen to that, MidnightBlue <3

Meshelly

I agree Dee, it should be a filtered. =)

RallyAly

I do have a spouse, but one for whom Valentine's is not really a...positive sort of holiday (for various reasons' I'm guessing, that preceded me). So typically I have pretty modest expectations and don't have those met and in the past I'd end up staying up late getting drunk and feeling all sorts of negative emotions. Which is hard for my romantic and tender soul. This year, she's out of town for the month so I'm flying solo. I prepped a little care package of stuff she'll like and sent that. I am realizing that the holiday approaching is unearthing a good amount of charged feelings.

I planned to do client work and some cleaning/gardening for the weekend but may need to get the work stuff off my plate and seek some connection (parents are booked, friends I put a movie feeler out to are booked, I need to check with others). If that doesn't pan out, I'm thinking of working through some of the sobriety worksheets and writing exercises I just haven't found motivation to get to yet.

Delilah1

I completely agree, nicely said!

LBrain

everyone...

ulfr

love you all
i feel sorry for those who have lost there partner this time of year
i got a card for my husband ...we are having pizza hut take out tomorrow after church
instead of going out somewhere as it will be busy
keep sober everyone

OldTomato

First Valentine's Day being single for a while now. I'm fine with that. It was too much stress anyway. Ice cream and bad Netflix horror movies with my sister makes for a better day anyway.

thomas11

I would love to be reminded that I'm awesome. But often times I don't believe it. As far as Valentines goes, it will be "celebrated" tonight with a great meal, and peace and quiet. Particularly after the frickin circus that was last weekend.

By the way, that friend called me yesterday wanting to come down because his wife is out of town with their kids, I had to tell him no. It was hard.

MikeM

Now that I'm sober, I'm planning to start dating. I've already made an account on the local speeddating organization. So I intend to be over a year sober as well no longer single this time next year.

Justincredible

I guess I'll have to watch Netflix and chill... By myself
Seriously I think I'm happy to be single this Valentine's Day. I'll be travelling with my kids on a road trip and it will be fun!

Thumpalumpacus

I'm there with you, bud.

Tetra

This is a good idea. I shall be doing this