If we’re single on Valentine’s Day, we have a choice how to respond. We can shut out the world and pretend the day isn’t happening, or we can embrace the occasion and let it be a turning point – a chance to refresh our dating life so that we can have a different experience this time next year. If that sounds appealing, here are three ways to lean into Valentine’s Day this time around.

It’s that time of the year again when you might want to look back to take stock of how the year has gone, think about what has gone well and what hasn’t, what you’ve achieved and what you would like to see happen in the coming year. If you’re single, you may have had a view of what you wanted to achieve this year. Meeting someone special is an obvious one, but the steps to get there might have been on your to-do list too.

The run-up to Christmas can prompt a jumble of emotions. For some, it’s one of the busiest and most joyous times. For others, it’s one of the loneliest and most challenging times. Yet the message of this special season is the same for all of us – one of hope as we prepare for Christ’s arrival. Here are some simple ways you can embrace the peace and promise of Advent.