02/13/2026
When Valentine’s Day as we know it became popular in 18th Century England, the day was celebrated quietly by “lovebirds” who simply wanted to show their affection for each other. Along with all their other customs, the English colonists brought the holiday with them to North America. At the turn of the 20th Century, enterprising retailers found new ways to boost post-Christmas sales by promoting mass-produced greeting cards and chocolates as appropriate gifts. Ever in search of more revenues, retailers recommend larger and more expensive items as gifts for the beloved, making the day a spending extravaganza. Unfortunately, as often happens with our commercialized holidays, unwanted emotions develop among many who aren’t eligible to participate.
If you are single, remember that you’re not alone. If you are experiencing a sense of loneliness, talking about it is helpful. We would be happy to make an appointment with you at one of our locations. Meanwhile, here are some quotes to take with you into the holiday and beyond.
“I’m single because I was born that way.” — Mae West
“I love being single. I can come and go as I please and stay out as late as I want to.” — Eric Dickerson
“I think, therefore I’m single.” — Liz Winston
“Being single doesn’t necessarily mean you’re available. Sometimes you have to put up a sign that says, “Do Not Disturb” on your heart.” — Wiz Khalifa
“I don’t like to be labeled as lonely just because I am alone.” — Delta Burke
“I think it’s very healthy to spend time alone. You need to know how to be alone and not defined by another person.” — Oscar Wilde
“Sometimes you have to stand alone to prove that you can still stand.” — Anonymous
“I never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude.” — Henry David Thoreau
“You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.” — Maya Angelou
“My alone feels so good, I’ll only have you if you’re sweeter than my solitude.” — Warsan Shire
“If you really are going to be a happy single, you have to stop treating being single as the annoying time that you pass between relationships and embrace it. Rather than focusing on what you lack, focus on what you have: You.” — Natalie Lue
“Single is not a status. It is a word that best describes a person who is strong enough to live and enjoy life without depending on others.” — Unknown
“I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is ending up with people who make you feel all alone.” — Robin Williams
“Single is an opportunity to live life on your own terms and not apologize.” — Mandy Hale
“Instead of celebrating Valentine’s Day this year, I’m celebrating Discount Chocolate Saturday.” — Unknown
“I don’t understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine’s Day. When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon.” — Unknown
“A man without a woman is a bachelor. A woman without a man is a genius.” — Maxine
“I like being single, I’m always there when I need me.” — Art Leo
“It’s better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone.” — Marilyn Monroe
“I celebrate myself, and sing myself.” — Walt Whitman
“Being brave enough to be alone frees you up to invite people into your life because you want them and not because you need them.” — Mandy Hale
“When we cannot bear to be alone, it means we do not properly value the only companion we will have from birth to death-ourselves.” — Eda Leshan
“You don’t need a significant other to lead a significant life.” — Mandy Hale
“…the very acknowledgment that women have selves that exist independently of others, and especially independent of husbands and children, is revolutionary.” — Rebecca Traister
“If you want to be happy, learn to be alone without being lonely. Learn that being alone does not mean being unhappy. The world is full of plenty of interesting and enjoyable things to do and people who can enrich your life.” — Michael Josephson
“Being single doesn’t mean that you’re weak. It means you’re strong enough to wait for what you deserve.” — Niall Horan
“This year’s Valentine’s Day I will enjoy long, romantic walks to the fridge.” — Unknown
“Being single is about celebrating and appreciating your own space that you’re in.” — Kelly Rowland
“I am happy every day, regardless of my relationship status, because I understand that my happiness doesn’t come from a relationship, it comes from within.” — Gregg Michaelsen
“Yes, it’s a virtue to grow and improve, but it’s important to remember that being single does not mean you’re flawed and in need of fixing. Your relationship or lack thereof has little to do with your worth.” — Jennifer Taitz
“I recommend to all my friends that they be alone for a while. When you’re in love, or dating someone, you filter your life decisions through their eyes. When you spend a few years being who you are, completely unbiased, you can figure out what you actually want.” — Taylor Swift
“Some people said: ‘Oh. You don’t want to be alone.’ And I said: ‘I’m not alone! I’m with myself. And myself is fabulous.'” — Eva Longoria
