I know this note comes to you on short notice but I am seriously dreading July 4th weekend. Most of my friends will be traveling and somehow it looks as though I will be stuck in the city, solo. Normally, I love being alone on long weekends but for some reason this year I am struggling with the thought of it. I am hoping you can help me out on this one!
SingleEdition.com's Lifestyle Expert Sherri Langburt's Answer:
My immediate response to you is “Why is this year different than
any every other year? Yes, I may have borrowed the question from
the Passover holiday but it is an important one for you to
consider. A personal/professional loss, or some sort of shift in
your social world, may be troubling you more than the thought of
being alone. I encourage you to dig a little deeper and figure out
what is stirring up emotions which are atypical for you.
For many single people the struggle is not so much about being
alone as it is about feeling left behind or excluded. And that’s
when having a plan or a special project will be helpful. Once you
build your own list of things to do, your outlook will shift
entirely because your focus will not be on everyone else’s
whereabouts and doings, it will only be on
you.
If ever there was a year when people were “staying put” this would
be it. As a result of these tough economic times, staycations are
on the rise and many singles, couples and families will be
retreating at home come July 4th weekend. The stay-at-home vacation
does require some preparation. Here are some do’s and don'ts to
consider before taking the time off.
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