With every passing year, I realised that the number of people who wanted to attend my birthday bashes was dwindling. Though some of it I may attribute to my cranky nature which has gotten worse with age, the main reason for this was the fact that most of my friends were getting into relationships. And they wanted to spend the day with their respective partners, not getting trashed with me. And then there was the issue of getting reservations; every place was overbooked and getting a table was a near impossibility. Ah, and the worst were the phone calls. Every year aunts and uncles from all around the world call to wish me and then proceed to lament my mother’s fate, for not being able to welcome a jamai into the family.
V-day is round the corner now. And I am sure many single women share my predicament. Take heart girls and don’t let Hallmark make you believe that you’re a lesser mortal for not having ‘a sweet hunnybun’ in your life! As far as I’m concerned there’s one person I fall in love with a little more each birthday – myself – and that is as good as it gets!
YOUR VOICE – How does it feel to be single on Valentine’s day?
Aishwarya Paraskar, 18,
Journalism student “Being single is not a big deal. After having experienced a bad relationship, I realised that I can have at least as much or more fun being single. Who wants the drama of a relationship? I am looking forward to having a blast with my friends.”
Hrishikesh Ghag, 24,
Civil Services aspirant “This is the day that you show someone of the opposite sex that you like or care for that person. But if I had someone in my life, it would not take a special day to show that I care about them. So I don’t think it’s a big deal. I might do something just to make her happy.”
Kanchi Shah, 19, BCom student
“Being single is more of having all the freedom to do what you want to and not being nagged by anyone all the time. On Valentine’s Day, you need not essentially have someone. Even your brother or your grandfather can be your Valentine. At the end of it, singlehood is a lot better and keeps one happier than being committed. It’s all about having fun and enjoying yourself totally.”
Prachi Jadhav, 18, BMM student
“No doubt it feels bad to not have your love around, but then what are friends for? They have been there throughout and I enjoy being with them!”
Yash Bhansali, 19, BCom student
“Having a date or not on Valentine’s doesn’t really matter to me. It’s not a big deal for guys but Valentine’s Day is everything for a girl. If I had a girlfriend, then great; we would probably do something together. And if not, then I just end up chilling with a couple of my friends, happy being single!”
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