SPONSORED CONTENT -- (StatePoint) Valentineโs Day is no longer just for the happy couples. Whether youโre married, dating or content being single, there are ways for everyone to celebrate love of all kinds, including romance in 2022, regardless of relationship status.
1. Custom Cards
SmashUps from American Greetings can help prioritize love and romance any day of the year. There are SmashUps specifically for Valentineโs Day, with romantic messages from celebrities like Michael Bolton and Smokey Robinson. However, these ecards arenโt just for couples on Valentineโs Day. There are plenty of options for love and friendship, like hilarious videos of talking dogs, cats and koalas. The customizable ecards let you send personalized messages to your boo, your bestie and your brother for a variety of holidays and occasions.
2. FaceTime
Couples who are separated by distance might have to settle for a candlelit FaceTime instead of the in-person dinner they had in mind. Luckily, romance in 2022 means technology can keep us connected, even when weโre apart. If youโre celebrating from a distance this Valentineโs Day, consider shipping gifts to your significant other or gal pals and opening them together while youโre on a video call, or make the same recipe and eat it together on FaceTime.
3. Swipe Left
Many modern-day love stories start with a simple swipe to the left on a dating app. If youโre hoping to meet new people but arenโt sure where to begin, consider having some fun with online dating apps like Bumble, Hinge and Tinder. Theyโre not just for those looking for love. Many have friendship features, like Bumble BFF, which works the same way, but connects you with others looking for friendships too. This can be particularly useful for those who are moving to new cities, seeking roommates, or looking to network with others who are around the same age or share similar interests.
4. Did Someone Say Galentineโs Day?
Originally created by fictional character Leslie Knope in the television series โParks and Recreation,โ Galentineโs Day is all about female friendships and the laughter, joy and support they bring to our lives.
Galentineโs Day can be spent as simply or elaborately as you please. Some gals might get together to exchange gifts of candles and fuzzy socks for the occasion, while others might have a glass of wine and gossip over a charcuterie board. For some, the holiday may just be a reason to call your friends and check in on them. Single or taken, Galentineโs Day is a reminder to glorify your girl gang.
5. Self-Care
Being alone on Valentineโs Day can feel a little lonely, but the day doesnโt have to be painful. If youโre spending it on your own, plan a day at the spa, take a group workout class or cook yourself your favorite meal. Self-care is the perfect way to honor the strong and independent person you are.
Romance in 2022 can be dinners for two with flowers and chocolate, but it can also be celebrating the mystery and magic of an ordinary day with a custom ecard, dinner with gal pals, or spending time doing things you enjoy on our own.
