Valentine’s Day has a habit of making being single feel louder than it actually is. The truth is simpler. Being single is not a lack. It is unused space. Instead of resisting the day, repurpose it. Skip the pressure, the expectations, and the comparisons. Do something indulgent without apology. Eat what you love. Rest without guilt. Buy yourself something small and unnecessary. Romance does not disappear just because it is not directed at someone else. If you want company, make it social rather than romantic. Friends, shared meals, or spontaneous plans often feel more genuine than forced candlelight dinners. If you want solitude, claim it fully. Quiet can be restorative when it is chosen. Reading is an underrated Valentine’s ritual. Rishbh Tiwari’s new book  Your Eyes Trip Me...  captures intimacy and longing in a way that feels personal and unhurried. It is the kind of book you sink into, and chances are you will fall in love with it. Valentine’s Day will pass whether ...