36 Romantic Things You Can Do for Yourself Whether You're Single or in a Relationship

With just a week left until Valentine's Day, you may be making romantic plans. Whether you're single, in a relationship and living apart, or even living together, you don't have to rely on a partner for romance. Especially now when self-care and your mental well-being are more important than ever.

And now, without further ado, here are some ideas on how you can show yourself a little affection – because you deserve it!

Romantic things you can do for yourself

1. Read romantic poems

2. Shower everything with your hands

3. Take a walk in your favorite park and admire your surroundings

4. “I get some candles, essential oils and bath salts, treat myself to a nice shower gel and bubble bath, even a bath bomb. Run a great bath and relax by candlelight and listening to my favorite calming music. It's heavenly.” [via]

5. Turn off the lights and watch a sexy movie

6. “Sometimes I buy myself flowers and a good bottle of wine. My husband comes home and thanks me and I think to myself: 'Uhh… that's for me…'” [via]

7. “I like to treat myself to a spa day every now and then. I take a steaming hot shower, use hair masks and nice smelling gel. I shave my whole body and when I get out I put on a face mask, pluck my eyebrows, moisturize my skin, do my cuticles and file my nails.” [via]

8. Treat yourself to a new vibrator or sex toy

9. Go to your favorite bookstore and ask the bookseller to pick out a book for you that matches your mood, as a surprise to yourself.

10. “Normally, I love getting dressed up, taking selfies, and going to dinner or maybe a show. But during these times: I buy my favorite flowers, light candles, play a nice playlist, then take a bubble bath and do a facial with my favorite cocktails nearby.”[via]

11. Book a massage

12. Give it your all and have the most unusual wank session possible

13. “Buy myself a special lunch. Get my nails done. Make myself a nice dinner.” [via]

14. Buy yourself flowers like Miley Cyrus!

15. “There is nothing better than a clean room, clean sheets and beautiful candles.” [via]

16. Go to the cinema to watch a film you've been wanting to see (and get some popcorn, of course)

17. “Buy yourself a gift that you really want and that will take a while to arrive. In about a month I'll receive a book that I forgot to order. How stubborn I am!” [via]

18. Write yourself a love letter

19. Make a fresh start on Sundays. Clean the house, change the sheets, do the weekly shopping and cook a hot meal, etc.

20. “There is nothing better than a clean room, clean sheets and nice candles.” [via]

21. Make a hype list – whenever someone compliments you, write it down and read it again from time to time

22. Do gentle exercises like yoga or swimming to feel reconnected with your body

23. “Buy yourself a gift that you really want and that will take a while to arrive. In about a month I'll receive a book that I forgot to order. How stubborn I am!” [via]

24. Cook yourself an extravagant meal

24. Or make yourself a cocktail

26. “I would really like to go for a walk alone on a nice sunny day.” [via]

27. Invest some time in your community to remember that romantic love is not the only kind worth celebrating

28. “Make yourself a kit for something. Bubble bath kit, writing kit, reading kit, movie night, etc. Stash it in your closet and pull it out when you're feeling down. A gift from you to you.” [via]

29. Take a burlesque class to remind yourself how sexy you are

30. “Color in my coloring book.” [via]

31. “Mine is something I do every day. Start your day with time for yourself. Even if it's just 15 minutes, sit down for breakfast or coffee/tea and read some affirmations/nice notes you wrote to yourself and review your goals.” [via]

32. Write down 25 things you like about yourself

32. “Clean your house and buy some flowers to remind yourself how amazing you are!” [via]

34 “Write nice, positive notes to yourself and hang them all over your house.” [via]

35. Dance with yourself to your favorite album

36. Read erotic stories

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