Valentine’s Day or week is all about couples getting engaged in lovey-dovey conversation and posting their most romantic pictures on social media but not everyone in this world needs a companion to fall in love with as  there many singles who are ‘madly in love’ with  who they are and their lives.

While some say that staying true to yourself is the best relationship goal, others think that it is better to enjoy the company of yourself than to fall in love with someone who doesn’t know what they mean to you.

Look at what they have to say and say cheers to singlehood.

Saadiya Kochar, a 41-year-old social documentary photographer, creative head of Studio One Eleven Media, and guest faculty at Pearl Academy: I’ve been in and out of many relationships in my life. The failure of those lies primarily on my shoulders, as I’ve expected men to love me enough, for the two of us. It’s taken me many years to stop looking outside for that validation, love, and respect. But like a recovering alcoholic, I’m a recovering masochist. That’s why my being single at this point in my life, is a gift of love and respect to myself. To look at your past, without guilt and judgment and to try to learn the lessons that they offer, requires effort but it’s worth it.

Mandvi Sharma, Founder, and CEO of Tree-shul Media Solutions: I think it is different for different people but I realised a long time back that if I can’t be in a mature relationship then I rather not be in one. It is liberating to know what you want. I have seen many men making work their priority and not being questioned for it. For me, my parents and my work has been my priority for many years now and for anyone to make space in this equation is a task. But why not, because we women have always been the biggest of supporters to the men of our lives who have been achievers. So every Valentine’s Day I wish my mum because I feel love should not be put in a box of man-woman relationships at least for this day. And trust me this is not a defense mechanism. I might be alone but I am not lonely and there is a huge difference between the two words. So there is no lack of love in my life. And as far as a partner in life is concerned… he will come or not… my life will be the same. I have worked too hard to make it the way it is right now.

Nanda Das, a 34-year- old who holds a senior manager position in a PR company: Being single is one of the most liberating feelings on Valentine’s Day as it doesn’t give you the unnecessary burden of doing or planning something exquisite for your partner. Instead, you can utilize that time and energy for yourself or your friends and family members. You can also plan out a coffee or a movie date with your bestie and can have a much nice and pleasant time. In times of remote working, where you have an erratic schedule, if you can’t even take out time then also you don’t even feel guilty.

Akshat Kapoor, a 32-year-old publicist, and revivalist: Well in a situation you don’t have a partner and are single, the best part about that is the solitude that you enjoy. While of course two to tango is a must-have, singlehood brings a lot of free time handy, which can be used for personal goals and self-growth. Also one rather be single than caught in a toxic relationship; so chill and enjoy till you find your one. And even if you don’t, life is beautiful solo.

Ansruta, 25, entertainment publicist: This Valentine’s Day, staying single or rather celebrating singlehood is a gift to myself as it brings a lot of peace, contentment to my life. I do not require love in the form of a partner; I’m deeply loved and adored by my parents, friends which are more than enough. Singlehood imbibes a feeling of self – sufficiency and I think we all should once in a lifetime experience it.

Bhoomika Sharma, 22, associate consultant: The most important relationship in this world is being true to yourself, which means to know yourself fully. I am single as a pringle and I would like to give myself a time to do an introspection and while couples are out for a date I will prefer my book and a cup of coffee and talk about the future that I have anticipated for myself.

Shweta Vaid, 26-year-old Ph.D. Scholar, Sharda University: Being in a relationship is an amazing feeling but if you are single, that’s amazing as well. Considering its valentine’s day coming up, it’s a perfect time to embrace singlehood and remind yourself that it’s not sad being single. It’s a society that projects that being single sucks. But singlehood actually allows you to spend your time and energy on things that you deeply love, it’s also a perfect phase to recognize what you really want in life. It’s very important to feel content with where you are, even if you are looking for some connection, make sure that you are not desperately searching it on the online dating world. Spend this valentine’s day loving and treating yourself. Self-love can get us very far in life so soak yourself in self-love and let the universe do its work.