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How to Spend Valentine's Day sans a Man and Plus Best Friends

By Nicole Bowling
February 8, 2010

For all of us that are flying solo, on purpose or not, this Valentine's Day, don't worry. There's no reason to dread this lovey-dovey holiday if you don't have a special someone to spend it with. Instead, think of it as a chance to celebrate the single life with your girlfriends and do all of the things that make you smile. The possibilities are endless...

♥ Treat yourself to a manicure and pedicure. Take it as a chance to relax and pamper yourself. And, if you really hate Valentine's Day, paint 'em black.

♥ See a chick flick, like Dear, John or Valentine's Day. It might seem like the most depressing thing you could ever do as a single woman on Valentine's Day, but just give it a chance. Appreciate, or bash, the story with your best friends after it's over.

♥ Eat whatever you want. Screw diets and vegetables. Have pizza and ice cream and enjoy every second of it.

♥ Throw a party, and only invite your girlfriends. Pitch in for an expensive bottle of champagne, decorate your place with pink and red, and get a heart-shaped pinata. That way, if you're still sad, you'll have a convenient and acceptable outlet for your frustration.