The Taken
I know this probably isn’t your first time hearing this topic of solo-dating, but I often hear it as breakup advice. Of course, this is great advice for after a breakup, but what about my relationship girlies?
Rule #1: Date Yourself- You Won’t Regret It!
- Ok this isn’t actually a rule, nor is it number one on the list, but it certainly makes a difference
- Don’t wait until after a heartbreak to take yourself on a date and “reclaim” that space or place- do it now, while you’re happily in love
- You should love on yourself, because you are also in a relationship with yourself
Single Ladies
Alright, alright… for the girls who are newly single, as I mentioned earlier, solo-dating is great break-up advice. It’s important to get out there and pour into yourself.
Rule #2: Get Up, It’s Time to Do Something Good for You!
- Don’t rely on your feelings because there’s a good chance you won’t feel like taking yourself out
- You’ll find every excuse in the book not to do something for yourself that you used to do with someone else. Instead, come up with reasons for why you should be doing it
- Show up for yourself, because you deserve it!
Let’s say you’ve been single for a while, or haven’t even been in a relationship at all – date yourself. Solo-dating is for everyone pookie, no matter the walk of life that you are currently in.
Rule #3: It’s Date-Night, Let’s Act Like It!
- You may be used to your daily life and routine, but don’t forget to carve out that time for sweet, special, little ol’ you
- When it’s date night (or date day, or date time – whatever the case may be), get excited and act like it!
- Let the time you spend with yourself nourish every part of the rest of your days
There’s so much to say on this topic- so many different ways to date and show up for yourself, so many ways to tell yourself, “I love you”. The love and care you show yourself will only spread to those around you because it is not lacking from within.
