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Single's guide to Valentine's Day

VALENTINE'S Day can conjure up feelings of loneliness for those without a mate. It doesn't have to. Here are a few ideas to help you celebrate the day of love: ? Resist the temptation to turn off your phone and crawl into bed early.

VALENTINE'S Day can conjure up feelings of loneliness for those without a mate.

It doesn't have to. Here are a few ideas to help you celebrate the day of love:

? Resist the temptation to turn off your phone and crawl into bed early. Book a massage at a spa. Host a fondue party or a potluck at your house, or grab a few single friends and book a sightseeing flight over your city.

? Do you know a couple with children who never go out because they can't afford a babysitter? Offer them a free night of babysitting and let them enjoy a romantic night out.

? Nothing spreads the love faster than doing a little volunteer work. Learn about how you can help improve the lives of children living in poverty through a non-profit organization like Christian Children's Fund of Canada (www.ccfcanada.ca).

? If you're single, but would rather not be, find ways to work on becoming the person your dream partner would fall in love with. Start therapy. Take up yoga. Take action to change the world. It is into the fullest lives that love is most likely to fall.

- www.newscanada.com