So it's almost Valentine's Day and you're wondering where exactly that special someone who you were always meant to celebrate it with is, right? Well let me tell you something. Whether you're going through a breakup or have yet to have experienced your very first relationship, this article is for you!
First off, I'm going to be completely honest with you in saying that I was single for 20 years of my life before I had my very first relationship or even went on a date. And I'm not going to say that the years spent without my current boyfriend were the best years of my life either. Because to be honest, they weren't. At all. Let's be honest, it can be pretty frustrating to watch all of your other friends get into relationships while you're still waiting on your first one to actually happen.
I know, I've been there. But the truth is, even though it took me 20 years to find the perfect match, I'm glad that it took as long as it did. Why? Because I didn't want to hold hands, spend time with, or care about just any man. On the contrary, I wanted to share all of those moments with someone special.
Sure, I got asked out a few times by some very nice men in the past, but I answered "No" to each and every one of them because I knew that my guy was still out there waiting for me and I didn't want to settle for just anybody. And yes, I know that some people prefer to have multiple relationships during their lifetime, but I'm not like other people. In no way did I ever feel obligated to get into multiple relationships just so I could have "experience" before I met someone that I truly cared about. And neither should you! You need to make sure that you are going to be completely and truly happy with the person you are in a relationship with, even if it means waiting a little longer than you are comfortable with.
Be thankful for all of the rejections and heartbreaks you experience. Because I promise you, they're going to result in you meeting the right person in the long run. And even while you're waiting for that special someone to finally show up, make yourself an absolute catch in the process. Join a few organizations at your university, get a job, start your own business, whatever you want! The more you have on your plate, the better. Because not only will you come off as attractive to others as a result of doing so, but you will also feel more accomplished and proud of yourself as well!
In short, just because you might be single this Valentine's Day, it certainly doesn't mean that you'll be single every Valentine's Day after that. So instead of being down, take advantage of the time that you're single and wait for the right person to come along just like I did for almost 21 years of my life. Trust me, your singleness is not going to last as long as you think!
