FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | FEBRUARY 2026 29
By Regina Farmer
You may wonder how it feels to be
single on Valentine's Day. The bright side
is you do not have to share your fries, your
remote, or your sofa — unless your cat
or dog decides to claim your lap as their
throne, which, let's face it, they will. And
if you have a pet, congratulations: you
already have a soulmate who will never
ghost you or argue with you.
Happiness and fulfillment are partner-
optional. You can nurture your passions
and set ambitious goals like eating
chocolate for breakfast, talking to your
houseplants, or binge shopping on your
favorite website. Who wants to spend time with people who may
question your snack choices, or flannel PJs? By investing in your
own well-being, you'll discover a deeper sense of self-worth and
finally admit you are, indeed, your own soulmate — and the best
conversationalist you know, and, hey, the
pajamas are from Neiman Marcus and
you look fabulous darling!
Let's be honest, being single means no
one will judge you for sending yourself
flowers or for eating the entire heart-
shaped box of chocolates in your pajamas
while binge-watching shows you're not
even that into — because who's going
to stop you, the laundry pile? You get
all the dessert, all the blankets, and
absolutely zero awkward "What are we?"
conversations. If anyone asks about your
plans, you can confidently say, "It will be
an amazing evening filled with bubble
baths, champagne, and deep philosophical debates with my dog
about why socks disappear in the dryer."
Cheers to being single and Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!
Single on Valentine's Day:
The Bright Side of Spending Valentine's Day Solo
