What does Valentine’s Day mean to a single woman with adult children? It’s a wake up call to get my butt (haha, pun intended) into high gear. Time to dust off the cocktail dress and gather my pals for a singles night out. The tip is Talk to Strangers. Who will I meet when I commit to talking to different people? (Please be with friends and meet strangers in public places, never put your personal safety at risk.)
Surely some people I meet will not tickle my fancy. My inner magnetic pull will repel me from some. And maybe, just maybe! one will be the miraculous one, the one who makes the wait worth it. The one that pulls towards me and glues me to the idea that yes, this is life. This is the next chapter in 2018, the year for Love. How will you know when that magnetic pull is happening? How can you not know?!? That undeniable feeling you get when you lock eyes with someone and see your same flame reflected back. If you haven’t been feeling this, then this wake up call is for you too.
For me, I think it’s going to take a lot more action than I have been taking. For instance, I’m open to talking to men, but only after they have approached me first. My commitment to up my game is to be the instigator of starting conversations with different people. No more second guessing opportunities at social events! Say yes to invitations! Take a chance on things you don’t think you would like!
Happy Valentine’s Day to my single ladies. Keep your heart (and eyes) open!