I'm staying off Facebook today. Valentine's Day is bad enough when you are alone

[nobodyspecial]

but when all your friends and family are posting their declarations of love, it's pretty depressing. I really am happy for all of them, really, but it's just like when all the women in the office get flowers but you. I'm sure I'm not alone in feeling like this today.

[charlie and algernon]

1. Yeah, getting lots of those statuses with a few "happy singles awareness day!" statuses sprinkled in

Got no one special this valentine's day either, so a few of are meeting after work to drink our sorrows away, lol!

[backtoblue]

2. you're not alone

i don't have a facebook page, but seeing everyone get their flowers and gifts is kinda depressing when you don't have anyone in your life to celebrate with.


So here's to us singles!!!

[Curmudgeoness]

3. You are not alone today. I'm with you.....at the office.....

where everyone is getting flowers. One lady has an arrangement that must have cleared out a field of flowers and cost an arm and a leg. Jeez.

But, I have been alone for years now, and don't care if I have a love in my life or not....I have many friends who are special to me, and my cat who loves me, and a close family which is difficult since we live so far from each other. I try to focus on what I DO have, and not on what I don't have.

Be happy.....don't let it get you down.

[dawg]

4. Your username is a lie.

[nobodyspecial]

8. Very beautiful.

Thanks! And they won't die.

[Kingofalldems]

5. A heart for you

[nobodyspecial]

7. Thanks!

Much appreciated, but not the intent of the thread.

[GoCubsGo]

6. Not me.

I am enjoying the fact that I don't have to participate in that phoney "holiday", which was created solely to make florists, jewelers, candy makers and the greeting cards industry rich. How many of those women get flowers on other days, when their significant others don't have the advertising industry telling them that they must buy this shit to profess their love? I'll bet none of them. I used to be jealous of these women, too. But, then I found myself being the shoulder they all cried on when he dumped them six months later, or cheated on them, or ignored them. Not worth a bouquet if flowers and a box of waxy chocolates, IMHO.

[whistler162]

9. Me I am staying out of garages!

[nobodyspecial]

12. I don't get it

[whistler162]

13. You young whippersnapper......

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Valentine's_Day_Massacre

[GentryDixon]

10. I'm married, and think Valentines Day is

nonsense.

I did send my single sister a card, as she is my protector, my rock. She is here today taking care of me. I have been knocked for a loop with a cold that has turned to bronchitis.

Here's a little love for you.

[Sweet Freedom]

11. I put this on FB today. :)

http://www.theonion.com/video/annual-valentines-day-stoning-of-happy-couple-held,19117/

[a kennedy]

14. Love the Onion.....very funny.

Thanks for sharing.

[MrMickeysMom]

15. I stay off Facebook as much as often...

You're better of staying here... It's always Valentines Day at DU (unless you're getting judged!)

You need a heart, so here...

And, when it's appropriate, please consider how special you are.

[nobodyspecial]

20. Thank you very much.

That was really sweet.

[bigwillq]

16. That's why VD is the most stupid holiday ever.

Yea, it's great for some, but it's a whole lot of bad for so many more.

[Yavin4]

17. Have a Heart

[nobodyspecial]

21. Thank you so much

I appreciate your thoughtfulness.

[KG]

18. been single most of my adult life, so I've been over V-day long since...

[laundry_queen]

19. I understand

you are not alone.

Weird thing is I didn't enjoy Valentine's day when I was married, because my now-ex was such an asshole about it every year. But at least I felt like I had someone. Now I just make it a fun holiday thing with my kids. Although this year that didn't really work out because I had so many midterm exams this week.

hugs to you.

[nobodyspecial]

22. Better to be alone than wish you were

I went and made dinner for my dad. He enjoyed it and I indulged in brownies and ice cream. Nice treat and I feel better. Thanks.

[DearHeart]

23. You're right! I made the mistake of going on FB today.

Was really depressing.

Really don't like this day.

[zabet]

24. I have found

that since being alone for almost 2 years since my husband passed away, that staying away from FB on V Day is a wise move for me too.