Valentine's Day: Is Valentine's Day a Sad Day for Singles?

Valentine's Day: A day of expectation for singles

Is Valentine's Day a sad day for singles? Is Valentine's Day only for those who are not single? Should it always be regarded as a sad day for singles?

The status of being single on Valentine's Day appears to be something that might be perceived as presenting or depicting a sad situation, but it is something that can be rectified on or around Valentine's Day.

Interestingly, Valentine's Day has no rules! That mischievous character, Cupid, did not pen any rules or regulations for potential or existing lovers. Perhaps that is not entirely true, as there is one guiding principle with regard to the celebration of Valentine's Day. It is summed up in one word and that word is love.

Love is...

Everyone enters and leaves this world as unique individuals. At any one time, many people are in the status of being single, for one reason or another.

Love still is...

Not being single is a status that is acquired as one approaches and enters his or her late, teen years or young adulthood and then marries. Courtship is an important part of the transition from being single to being not single or married. It is always an ongoing process, as well as an important part of maintaining a happy marriage.

The transition from single to not single should be fun for everyone, particularly potential lovers, before and during their relationship.

The Cupid-Valentine's Day scenario can be part of this, although some may regard the celebration of Valentine's Day as sheer nonsense. But, love can be perceived in many unique and wonderful ways. In love, there is invariably joy and sorrow, as well as fear and non-fear. At times, there may be some degree of pain, either real or imagined.

Singles and non-singles alike, share the entire gamut of emotions.  The Cupid arrow can pierce anyone's heart, in a way that opens it and changes one's status from being single to not single.

Love is something mysterious and wonderful for singles and those who are not single. Opening one's heart to someone else can seem to be a frightening experience, but it does not have to be, as true love calms fear and heals sorrow and pain.  It brings joy and peace.

Single is only one status in life, one that may be temporary. Valentine's Day is always a day of expectation for singles, one that is full of new dreams and the promise of hope.

Enjoy the celebration, as Valentine's Day does not have to be a sad day for singles.