Will You Be Single On Valentine's Day? Then Get S.A.D!

Let me start off by stating that Valentine's Day is not my favorite holiday. 

Why?

My feeling is you should let that special someone in your life know you love them EVERY day, not just on one day designated to sell roses, cards, jewelry and candy.

Also, what about the millions of others, who by choice or circumstance, are single?  Are they supposed to be left out in the cold?

To answer this question, a new, hilarious movement was begun a few years ago.  A holiday was created  by singles and for singles as their answer to Valentine's Day. 

This new holiday is called Single Awareness Day or S.A.D.

Personally, I think the idea is brillant - and it's catching on!  Singles who participate in S.A.D. often celebrate by:

• exchanging especially themed greeting cards and gifts with other singles
• organizing and attending parties, socials, movie nights, or other activities for singles
• getting a group together to volunteer to support a favorite charity
• observing S.A.D. between February 13th and 15th of each year

Additonally, the main benefit of observing S.A.D. is that it is a fun, carefee, creative way to celebrate life with friends.  It also is a great way to take the sting out of the often lamented "Valentine's Day blues" by poking fun at the whole affair.

Finally, by socializing with other singles, you will have the opportunity to nurture current relationships, plus meet new, like-minded people.

So,  if you are single, don't allow Valentine's Day to get you down in the dumps ever again.  Grab some friends, have some fun and celebrate S.A.D! 

What are your feelings about Valentine's Day and commercialism?  Do you think it's gotten out of hand? Please share your thoughts and opinions with us!

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What Is Your Relationship Manifesto For 2010 - And Beyond?

As we are entering the dawn of a new year (and a new decade!),  I find myself in a reflective mood. When I started RegainYourRelationship.Com it was more than just a business venture for me.

After helping comfort a dear friend through a very painful divorce, the realization hit me that so many of us are mired in unsatisfying and unhealthy relationships. That realization led to the creation of this blog..

As a  church pastor from my early childhood was fond of saying, we are the "walking wounded."

In light of a new year, I've asked myself, "what is my continued goal for this blog?"    Well, my goal for 2010 is this: to be one of the premiere sites where my readers can obtain the most solid, relevant and effective information they can use to enrich their relationships - and themselves. 

Unlike other relationship experts, I freely admit that I am learning along with my readers. I don't have all the answers. However, part of my personality is that I love doing research to find the answers to questions I have, then sharing those answers.

Consequently, here are some examples of "advice" you won't find on this blog:

• how to sleep with any woman in 10 days
• the 5 best pick up lines to use in a bar
• how to marry a kazillionaire in 30 days

Believe me, if this is the type of information you are seeking, the internet is FILLED with sites that will fit that bill.

Also, let me take this opportunity to say my hope is that many singles will find this site informative as well. Personally, I find that our society still attempts to attach an unspoken stigma to being single.

Well I think that is baloney! Being single is no cause for shame or concern.  Although I do think there are a fair number of people who enter into relationships mainly due to the fear of being alone, or to meet the expectations of others.  This often does not bode well for the relationship.

Being single myself,  I will most definitely continue to explore these issues, and many others, that singles face in our modern era.

So, in light of all this, I am posing a question to you dear reader:  What is your relationship manifesto for 2010 - and beyond?  As you consider your answer, please ponder these additional questions:

1. If you are in a long term relationship, how do you really feel about that?
2. If you are single, are you comfortable with your current status? If yes or no, why?
3. What is your personal definition of love? If you are in a relationship, do you know your partner's answer to this question?
4. Are your needs being met in your present relationship?
5. Does your partner know what your expectations are for your relationship?
6. If single, do you feel any pressure from family or friends to be in a relationship?

Finally, what relationship topics would you like to see explored that have not been?  What relationship issues are you tired of reading about?  Please share your thoughts and opinions with us!  

I wish you continued success and happiness in the new year!

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