{"id":3331,"date":"2019-02-11T07:16:42","date_gmt":"2019-02-11T07:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?3331"},"modified":"2019-02-11T07:16:42","modified_gmt":"2019-02-11T07:16:42","slug":"surviving-valentines-day-during-deployment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/surviving-valentines-day-during-deployment\/","title":{"rendered":"Surviving Valentine\u2019s Day during deployment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nothing is harder than figuring out what to do with yourself when Valentine&rsquo;s Day comes around. We all know the heart wants what it wants, but when it comes to the partners and spouses of military personnel, the heart can&rsquo;t get what it wants.<\/p>\n<p>Just because they aren&rsquo;t physically close to you doesn&rsquo;t mean you should let V-Day bring your spirits down! Here are a couple of things you can do: <\/p>\n<h2>Go digital<\/h2>\n<p>You can&rsquo;t celebrate in person, but don&rsquo;t let that stop you from connecting with your special someone online. Set up a time for a video chat through Skype or Face Time. It is your hearts that are intertwined &ndash; the distance has nothing on your relationship.<\/p>\n<h2>Reclaim the day<\/h2>\n<p>Who says you can&rsquo;t celebrate later? Sure you have sent out presents and goodies to your partner, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean you can&rsquo;t go on an actual date once they are back. The finest of wine, fancy dinner, or just a night out dancing. Think of what you would have done instead and let your partner know. <\/p>\n<h2>Find distractions<\/h2>\n<p>Use your family and friends as an escape. What do we do on days like Christmas? We don&rsquo;t spend them being miserable, we just refocus on the people that love us. Valentine&rsquo;s Day is an opportunity to spend the day with your old folks or make a plan with all your girlfriends. <\/p>\n<h2>Love yourself<\/h2>\n<p>Use the day to show yourself some love. You can&rsquo;t be there for your partner or spouse in person, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean you shouldn&rsquo;t have something going for yourself. Book a day at the spa, watch a movie you love and eat comfort food that makes you happy. Take a break from your routine to give yourself the TLC you need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nothing is harder than figuring out what to do with yourself when Valentine&rsquo;s Day comes around. We all know the heart wants what it wants, but when it comes to the partners and spouses of military personnel, the heart can&rsquo;t get what it wants. 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