Written by: LaShawn Oglesby

Don’t consider yourself #ForeverAlone simply because you don’t have a significant other.

Who’s to say that you’re automatically disqualified from enjoying Valentine’s Day or that you’re supposed to hate the holiday because you’re living the single life? Love not only comes in all shapes and sizes but also from many unique sources and forms of affection.

You may not have a girlfriend/boyfriend, but you do have a mother or father (or someone you view as a parent) that you could call to say “I love you.” When’s the last time you caught up with your best friend from high school or spoiled your pet?

Although your brother or sister may have driven you insane growing up, and while you may be happy to attend college far away from your sibling, he or she may want to spend some time with you. Let people know you appreciate them this Valentine’s Day.

If you’re still lonely, you can band together with some of your single friends and attend campus events geared towards Valentine’s Day. Getting involved with these activities can keep your mind busy and create some fun. It could even lead you to a romantic relationship because you never know who might show up at these events.

As a final resort, get bold and build your confidence by introducing yourself to that certain someone you’ve had your eye on. Not having someone to call your own isn’t an excuse to be down about the holiday. Single doesn’t equal having no one to receive love from or to share your love with.