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Having a birthday when your single

It's kind of a bummer having a birthday when your single but I have learned a valuable lesson in life, throw your own party. I decided about 4 years ago that I would enjoy my special day by celebrating. One of the things that I have started doing is calling people to let them know that today is special,  the  day when I was born.  Luckily for me I have many friends that I can call on to help me celebrate. Most of them either go to my church or are affiliated with a 12-step organization that I attend regularly. When we do not have a husband, wife girl or boyfriend to celebrate with then we must make something happen ourselves. I have children that I can go out with or have a party with. Someone once told me as I was getting a divorce, that I would be a lonely man if I did not have children That statement was so true at the time. If you live far away from family, which I never have, then it must be really difficult. Blood is always thicker than water. No one can ever love and care for you like family.
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Here is a list of 5 things to do on your birthday if your single. Once I made up my mind to enjoy life I started doing these things.

1)Treat yourself, by yourself, to one special meal by going out to a restaurant and having breakfast, lunch or dinner.

2)Call your friends and family and inform them that today is your birthday. If you do this with a smile on your face and the idea of having fun with it, it will be very entertaining for all involved.

3)Go shopping and purchase a birthday gift for yourself invite a friend or family member.

4)Plan your own party and invite people over. This is the best thing to do if you really want a party and no one has mentioned having one.

5)Just decide that you are going to enjoy, have fun, and make the best of  this once a year special time to celebrate your very special day.

Being single is tough at times but we must rise up and make things happen for our selves when it comes to enjoying our lives. I have spent several birthdays being upset because few  people remembered that it was my special day. I hate it when I find out that I missed someones else's. The list of 5 things to do if your single that I provided sure does help me to have fun on my day.
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Being depressed on my birthday is not an option

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What is the point of being depressed on my birthday, it is not an option. Why should I wait for someone to call me or remember that it is my birthday. Most people are really busy and especially if they are guys, forget it. Many men do not keep track. Usually it's the women who remember. So this is a way to keep from getting depressed  if your single. I think some people enjoy feeling sorry for them selves but not me. The 12-step groups that I have attended in the past 10 years have taught me to get off of the pitty pot and stop crying “poor me.” Depression has no hold on my life or place there either.

5 things to do on your birthday if your single