Sarah Dimpengi, a 25-year-old marketing coordinator in Ottawa, is transforming her Valentine's Day into a celebration of self-love and gratitude. Having been single for four years, she's reframing the holiday to appreciate her friendships and familial relationships. Instead of feeling dispirited like in the past, she plans to decorate her apartment, enjoy time with her sisters, and take a pottery class. This shift reflects a broader trend among singles who are learning to cherish various forms of love rather than focusing solely on romantic relationships.
This year, she also plans to take herself to a pottery class and meet up with her three sisters to gift them tops that she crocheted.
Not all singles spend Valentine's Day in despair while scrolling through social media posts of couples showering each other with roses and affection.
Though Ms. Dimpengi, 25, used to get dispirited about being single around the holiday, her feelings have evolved since ending a yearlong relationship.
I just kind of started appreciating people around me more and appreciating myself for showing up every day for me, she said.
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