Like all great campaigns, Singles Awareness Day is created by a sense of isolation. Around 2001, Dustin Barnes decided to create a day for a group of his friends to enjoy being single instead of basking in grief. Not only did the group of high school boys choose February 15 as a Valentine’s Day protest, they also realized they could get candy and love-themed items at huge discounts. What’s better than chocolate and truffles? Of course, chocolates and truffles are 50% off.
Dustin brought the tradition from his high school to Mississippi State University, where the holiday was popular. Singles Day Awareness Day acquired legal rights in 2005 and has continued to grow from there. Considering that nearly half of the U.S. population is single, it’s no surprise that the day is so popular based on census results. College students started celebrating the day with single friends by exchanging gifts, throwing parties and going on friend dates.
Adults of all ages now celebrate this day as a reminder that you don’t need a relationship to celebrate love. You can love yourself, your family and your friends. There’s no reason to feel lonely on Valentine’s Day when love is all around you. The holiday continues to evolve as people take ownership of their singles and express self-love. The #SinglesAwarenessDay hashtag currently has over 55,000 posts on Instagram and counting.
Eventually, Dustin found a singles church group, where he met his wife. By celebrating Singles Awareness Day, you may meet your future spouse. You will never know!
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