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Singles Awareness Day<\/strong> is on February 15 so if you\u2019re single and totally despise Valentine\u2019s Day in all of its commercial glory, this is the perfect holiday for you. Originally, Valentine\u2019s Day became a SAD (Singles Awareness Day) day for people without significant others, so they decided to revolt and take that acronym back. They chose empowerment and self-love instead of indulging in a self-loathing soiree. In the words of pop sensation, Lizzo, \u201cTrue love finally happens when you\u2019re by yourself.\u201d Singles Awareness Day is now celebrated by loving yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HISTORY OF SINGLES AWARENESS DAY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like all great movements, Singles Awareness Day was created from feelings of isolation. Around 2001, Dustin Barnes decided to create a day for his group of friends to enjoy their singleness rather than drown in their sorrows. This group of high school boys not only chose February 15 as a protest of Valentine\u2019s Day but also realized they could score candy and love-themed items at a huge discount. What\u2019s better than chocolates and truffles? 50% off of chocolates and truffles, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dustin carried the tradition from his high school on to Mississippi State University, where the holiday gained popularity. Singles Awareness Day was legitimately copyrighted in 2005 and continued to grow from there. Considering that almost half of the U.S. population is single, according to census results, it\u2019s no surprise that this day became so popular. College students began celebrating the day with their single friends by exchanging gifts, throwing parties, and going on friend dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now adults of all ages celebrate the day as a reminder that you don\u2019t need a relationship to celebrate love. You can love yourself, your family, and your friends. There\u2019s no reason to feel lonely around Valentine\u2019s Day when love is all around you. The holiday continues to evolve as people own their singleness and express self-love. The hashtag #SinglesAwarenessDay currently has over 55,000 posts on Instagram and counting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, Dustin found a singles church group where he met his wife. By celebrating Singles Awareness Day, you could potentially meet your future spouse. You never know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to learn more about Singles Awareness Day!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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