Excellent post. Indeed, being alone on Valentine's day can evoke feelings of self-doubt but I am not shy that I spent the day alone. It is because being alone does not mean being lonely! In fact, being single has a lot of benefits. First, dating is expensive. Surely, dinner for one will help you avoid over drafting your bank account and will definitely shun you from spending your payday loan . In short, no date means no added spending! Second, no stress during gift giving. Being single saves anyone from stressful decisions like whether to buy a shirt or just a personalized gift. Lastly, Valentine's day means love of all kinds! Now, who says February 14 is for lovers only? It is not merely for couples; it is for all of us. :)