Tips for singles on how to celebrate V-Day

Washington: Experts have come up with ways single people can dodge self-pity and revel in the Valentine’s Day celebrations.

Kansas State University relationship expert Tony Jurich said those without a partner on the traditionally couples holiday do not have to stay indoors and sulk in. Instead, they should mingle with other people or happy singles and celebrate their status with just as much enthusiasm as couples, Jurich recommended. He said: "When you``re surrounded by couples you might start to think that something``s wrong with you. It not only makes you acutely aware that they have something you don``t, but it makes it seem like the ``normal`` people are together." Jurich continued: "If you are single, you probably know other singles. Go out make it a night of it. When you make a restaurant reservation, they``ll assume that you want a table for two, and you can say ``no, a table for 12.`` He added: "Make fun of the assumption that people need to be coupled. Make light of it, kind of get even a little bit with the assumptions. Celebrate your singleness together." Throwing a get-together at home or going to a movie may also not be a bad idea for the day, the specialist pointed out. Jurich pointed out: "If you can laugh at Valentine``s Day and laugh at the ``misery`` of being single, you will give yourself distance -- and distance will help you stay out of the self pity thing.” ANI