Solo and Sizzling? How to Make Valentine’s Day All About You! | Sixty and Me

Who says you need a crowd to party? Put on your favorite playlist and have a dance party in your living room. Create a theme (think “Romantic Movie Icon” or “Glam Night In”), dress up for the occasion, and toast to your fabulousness with a sparkling drink.

Get adventurous from the comfort of your couch! Sign up for a virtual wine or chocolate tasting, learn to mix fancy cocktails, or take an online art class. Feeling bold? Book a virtual tarot card reading or astrology session to explore your year ahead.

Think beyond the usual dinner. Try a DIY sushi night, build a gourmet charcuterie board, or order exotic takeout you’ve never tried before. For dessert, make heart-shaped cookies or splurge on a luxury chocolate sampler.

Transform your space for an evening of escapism. Set up a cozy indoor picnic with fairy lights, blankets, and your favorite treats. Or “travel” to your dream destination: watch a movie or documentary set in that location, cook its cuisine, and daydream about your future trip there.

Ditch the clichés and opt for empowering films featuring strong female leads. Some ideas: Eat Pray Love, The First Wives Club, or Little Women. Or go for timeless romantic classics like Casablanca, An Affair to Remember, or Notting Hill. If you love drama, The Notebook or Titanic will tug at your heartstrings, while When Harry Met Sally and You’ve Got Mail to bring humor and charm to the evening. Bonus points if you pair the movie with themed snacks or drinks.

Gift yourself something that makes you smile. It could be a gorgeous bouquet, a new piece of jewelry, or a cozy weighted blanket. For a smaller splurge, try a fancy bath bomb, artisan candles, or a subscription box to treat yourself monthly.

Take the spa night up a notch with hot stone massage tools, a scalp massager, or a luxurious foot soak. Then, wrap yourself in the fluffiest robe and enjoy a blissful meditation session.

Channel your inner diva or poet and craft a song or poem celebrating your awesomeness. Don’t hold back – sing it out loud or frame it as a daily reminder of your worth.

Revisit your favorite things from years past. Play music from your youth, flip through old photo albums, or read love letters (even if they’re from yourself!). This trip down memory lane can be both comforting and fun.

If you’re in the mood for connection, plan a virtual happy hour with friends, join an online Valentine’s event, or simply call someone you love for a heartfelt conversation.

Wrap up your solo Valentine’s celebration by journaling about what made the night special. Practicing gratitude before bed will leave you feeling content, fulfilled, and loved.

Valentine’s is the perfect time to focus on the most important relationship you’ll ever have – the one with yourself. So go ahead and plan a night that’s unapologetically all about you. Because love doesn’t just come from others – it starts within.