The holidays are right around the corner and along with great food and interesting gifts, single people can also expect a healthy interrogation about the status of their love life. Fret not! Instead of wallowing in sadness, let’s choose to view our singleness as a gift to be treasured. holiday
Here are 3 ways you can enjoy your holiday season while in-between baes.
1. Keep Your Friends Close
When you don’t have a significant other, friendships are often the most significant relationships in our lives.
With that said, there’s nothing wrong with leaning on your friends to be your plus-one to your office holiday party or your family’s Christmas dinner. If anything, it’ll probably be more fun!
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2. Start Your Own Traditions
One of the great things about the holiday season is the opportunity to partake in long-lasting traditions with friends and family.
Contrary to popular belief though, you don’t have to be married with children to create life-long memories worth repeating every year.
While single, you should definitely feel empowered to start your own holiday traditions.
This can be as simple as buying a Christmas tree for your apartment, hosting an annual dinner with friends, or even volunteering at a local soup kitchen.