I was always taught that I didn't need to be in a relationship to be happy.

This is a very true statement as I have plenty of other circumstances that make me happy. However, I get especially glum around the holiday time. Something about seeing other couples and watching christmas movies where two people fall in love, well, if I'm being honest, it doesn't seem realistic. What are the chances that two people happen to meet in the snow and instantly fall for each other?

Still, I want to be able to have someone to share in my holidays. To cuddle up with at the fireplace or take cute snow selfies. Unfortunately, that's not where I'm at right now. I'm cuddled up with a slice of pizza and a liter of diet pepsi binge watching shows on netflix, and the more I scroll through instagram and see couple after couple talk about how thankful they are for each other or how they can't wait to spend new years together, the worse I feel.

I don't need to be with someone, but it would be nice. It would be nice to know that someone was looking forward to being with me, that they wanted to exchange Christmas gifts or meet my family or share a mistletoe kiss or a midnight kiss as the countdown hits zero.

Alas, I can not force this. Love can not be forced. I know someone out there is feeling the same way I do. You don't need someone.

Truthfully, that just means you get more cookies, you get more time with your friends and family, you get more time to yourself. This Christmas, the best gift you have, is you. Don't waste it and cherish yourself every day.