How should a single Christian prepare for Valentine’s Day?
Christian dating advice by ChristiansUK.com

The thought of Valentine’s Day fills many single Christians with dread as they see their married or dating friends go off on romantic dates with each other while they remain alone and at home. This should not be so and in this article we will show you what alternatives you have so you are encouraged rather than discouraged.

Two approaches to Valentine’s Day for the single Christian

You can adopt two opposing attitudes towards Valentine’s Day as a single Christian. Firstly, you can embrace its approach and start asking someone out for a meal who you really like. After all, it is an opportunity to dress up and treat someone to a nice time at a fancy restaurant. Remember that the person you ask is likely to be flattered that you asked them and, if they are also on the look out for a potential partner, keen to take the opportunity that Valentine’s Day gives them too.

Secondly, you could avoid the matter altogether and go out with all your single Christians friends. Have fun together and use the opportunity to bless your single friends. By being together no one gets lonely and you can encourage each other. This makes a positive out of a possible negative. You could also combine the two approaches by going on a big date with someone and also on another night go out with all your single friends. This would mean that your needs are met but you don’t leave anyone out. If you run a church or singles ministry you can take use this as an occasion to run a social event so all your singles can have a great night out together.

It's just one day in a year

Whichever attitude you adopt towards Valentine’s Day remember that it is just one day in a year and has no special significance for the Christian. It is a date that the world has adopted and which many companies make millions out of. The important thing is that you don’t allow this day to set you back and discourage you. Either embrace it and make it work for you as an opportunity or ignore it and make sure you encourage your Christian friends.