Let’s be honest, it’s the holidays that make us “single people” feel the most lonely. While everyone else are in relationships, were not and that can feel really “sucky” at times. I can’t think of any other word to describe how I personally feel than to use “sucky”. Is that even a word? Okay, moving on.
Being single can honestly suck sometimes but can suck even more during the holidays because I feel like it’s a great opportunity to post their romantic and cute santa pictures on facebook while the single people stand behind their computer screen watching all the pictures come in through their news feed.
Being the “forever alone”/single AF person that I am, I know how it’s like to deal with being single during the holidays since they can make us all feel a little extra lonely and single if you know what I mean.
Here are some of my ways of how I cope with being single during the holidays:
Treat Yourself. Buy yourself presents and I know that sounds weird because in my head it sounds like a psychotic person going on a shopping spree, wrapping the presents, and then opening them while crying about how lonely they are. That’s not what I mean. Treat yourself to something like a manicure/pedicure, or buy yourself something nice to wear for a special night out, read one of your favorite books during this time, or watch your favorite movie. Anything that makes you happy, treat yourself to it.
Be Thankful. Don’t think about what you don’t have and try to not compare yourself with other people. Especially people who are already in relationships because that will just make you feel more lonely than you already do. So stop complaining about your current situation, and focus on the bright side of life. There is always a bright side to every situation, and just because you can’t see it yet, doesn’t mean it’s not there. Find reasons to be thankful for your life.
Family & Friends. My family has helped me a lot in times of loneliness even in times where I felt like I didn’t have friends. Spend time with your family and don’t take it for granted. Spend it especially in your teenage years because soon, we’re going to go live our lives on our own and we won’t get to see our family as often as we did before. Take advantage of the fortunate time you have now. Go hangout with your friends and go ice skating. I just went the other day and let me tell you, it was fun just watching my friends fall.
I wish I could say more to help you deal with being single throughout this holiday season, but take into consideration with the tips I gave and it will help you get through this. And don’t treat the single life as the worst thing in the world because it’s not. You won’t be single forever so take advantage of your alone time now while you still have it!
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