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Valentine’s Day was easy growing up. Just make or buy Valentine’s for your class (and include candy if you’re lucky.) No parties to plan or dates to prepare for. As an adult, Valentine’s Day (and everything else) can take a little more thought and planning.

But with this list of 14 Valentine’s Day activities to help you plan your February 14th, all you have to focus on is finding the perfect outfit. Add more love and creativity into your Valentine’s plans with one of these cute activities. You can adapt most of the items on the list whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day solo, with friends, or on a date!

So if you are the creative type looking for a craft for Valentine’s Day or want something more low key like a cozy movie night, you’ll find an idea here to help you embrace this heart themed holiday!

This post is all about Valentine’s Day activities for adults to enjoy to bring fun, connection, and a little extra love into your day.

Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Activities for Adults

Get creative planning your February 14th this year with these ideas for cozy and creative Valentine’s Day activities for adults. Where relevant, you will also find my curated Valentine’s Day shopping guides on Amazon. These are created with love so that you can plan a meaningful Valentine’s Day date, party, or solo evening.

1. Send a handwritten Valentine’s Day card

It was so much fun giving out Valentine’s growing up. Writing a handwritten letter or card is like the adult version of sharing Valentine’s!

When is the last time you sent something in the mail to a friend or partner? We are so connected to our phones and technology that it’s nice to get something physical and meaningful.

Now, how do you write cute Valentine’s Day cards? It’s the message that counts so you can always use plain paper and envelopes! Personally, I love thrifting cute cards and envelopes for holidays. You can also find Valentine’s cards and letter writing supplies on Amazon as well if you prefer.

2. Try Valentine’s themed coloring

Coloring is such an underrated activity for adults. What makes this cozy activity perfect for Valentine’s Day is the number of Valentine’s themed coloring books you can find! There’s also something so satisfying for the holiday about filling in a page with pink and red colors and seeing it come to life.

I’ve already been getting in the Valentine’s Day mood and have been enjoying the adorable Cozy Coquette Valentine Coloring Book I found on Amazon! I love the coquette aesthetic and find the bold and easy Valentine’s illustrations so peaceful and romantic to color in.

3. Build a Valentine Lego set

Who needs store bought flowers when you can build your own? There are so many amazing Lego sets for Valentine’s Day. From flower bouquets to roses and more, there’s nothing cuter than building a love themed Lego set on February 14th.

Building a Valentine Lego set would be a cute date idea that leaves you with a keepsake to remember the evening by. But if you’re spending Valentine’s day with friends or on your own, it’s still a great way to get creative while enjoying the holiday.

4. Have a romantic comedy movie marathon

Rom coms are MADE for Valentine’s Day. My favorite romantic comedy Obvious Child with Jenny Slate actually takes place on Valentine’s Day (with a twist).

If you want to snuggle up with a pet or partner, have a romantic comedy movie marathon is a great way to spend your Valentine’s Day. I’ve included some suggestions below if you’re looking for the perfect rom com.

5. Do a tarot card reading for love and relationships

Tarot cards and oracle decks are great for deepening your connection with yourself and others. I love using tarot, not to “tell the future” but to get a feel for messages I need to hear in the moment.

Doing a reading about your love life or relationships is one of the best Valentine’s Day activities for adults to deepen your understanding of your connections.

Here are some resources for you if you want to do a Valentine’s Day tarot reading:

• The Best Valentine’s Day Tarot Spreads for Singles, Couples, and More from Writual Planner
• The Tarot of Love – Liminal 11 (I love the heart opener 3 card spread!)
• Relationship Questions for Tarot – Enter Moonlight (these are great questions to help guide your tarot reading)
• Valentine’s Themed Tarot Spread About Love – Sam The Cosmic Witch
• Valentine’s Day Tarot & Oracle Decks – Amazon

Now if you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day tarot deck, I think this Kawaii tarot deck is super cute. Not just because it’s pink but because the suit of wands is all sticks of candy! But I have other recommendations for Valentine tarot and oracle decks as well.

6. Get cozy and read about love and relationships

Relationships thrive when given care and intention. This includes with partners, friends, and yes, with yourself. The obvious choice is to dive into a good romance novel on Valentine’s Day. But you can also take the opportunity to read about your love languages, attachment style, or communication in relationships.

Valentine’s Day would be a great opportunity to get to know your love languages. Not the “typical” 5 love languages you may have heard or read about. One of my favorite books and resources for relationships is Speaking From The Heart: 18 Languages for Modern Love. (I have the e-book!) This book helped me realize that love languages are also for platonic relationships, and that one of my most valued love languages is accountability.

Of course, there are lots of books to cuddle up with this Valentine’s Day to get in the spirit of love and connection. If you’re going to spend February 14th reading, I hope you find a book that helps you embrace love and wholeheartedness.

7. Adopt a new pet (or give some love to your current one)

Adopting a pet is one of the CUTEST Valentine’s Day activities for adults! What better celebration of love than to give a forever home to an animal in a shelter?

I love this article about reasons to adopt a pet on Valentine’s Day. The notes about how a pet can help you overcome your commitment issues and become less self centered are hard to argue with if you’re single on Valentine’s Day!

Of course, if you’re not ready to commit to taking home a new animal, you can always symbolically adopt an animal (and protect endangered species) through the World Wildlife Fund. The WWF has Valentine’s themed symbolic animal adoptions. You can even get a cute plush depending on the package you choose!

And if you want your Valentine’s Day to be all about your pet or pets already at home, you can get them a Valentine’s themed treat or toy to spoil them! I’ve linked to my favorite Valentine’s items for cats and dogs below. Sadly as a cat parent, dogs have way more Valentine’s treats and toys to choose from! Does this mean I should go into business creating holiday toys for our feline friends?

8. Connect with a deep conversation

Did you know having more meaningful conversations can improve your wellbeing? Whether you’re attending a Galentines (or Palentines) event or going on a date, try having deep conversations this Valentine’s Day.

We all crave connection, but it can be scary and feel vulnerable to connect on a deeper level. That’s why I enjoy conversation starter cards and games. They take the pressure off coming up with the perfect questions to spark conversation and make meaningful conversations feel natural and fun.

My favorite are the Holstee Reflection Cards. I’ve used them with friends and on dates. I love how the format of the cards means you can choose more in depth or casual questions based on what you are comfortable with. I’ve also included some other conversation starter cards below!

Of course, you don’t need a deck of cards or conversation game to have meaningful conversations. You can always practice active listening, be present in the moment, and get genuinely curious to spark great conversation this Valentine’s Day!

9. Update your dating profile

You may not be looking for love, in which case, feel free to skip ahead to the next Valentine’s activity idea! But if you are seeking out a new partner or connection, use this Valentine’s day to update your dating profile.

When doing so make sure to be confident! Just because you’re not happily coupled up doesn’t mean you’re not deserving of love and happiness.

Here are some things to consider and to dos when refreshing your profile on dating apps:

• Are you happy with the dating apps you are on or do you want to try a new dating app? Don’t be afraid to branch out and try something new!
• Update your photos! Scroll through recent photos, especially if you’ve changed your hair lately. Choose pics you feel confident in or that would spark questions from people on the apps.
• Do you feel authentic in how you’ve represented yourself? Take a moment to think about what the most self loving version of you would say about yourself. See if you can embrace some vulnerability in sharing about your interests, hobbies, and what you are looking for.
• Speaking of, check in with your goals when using dating apps. Are you looking for hook ups or serious dating? Do you want to pursue monogamous or polyamorous connections? Sometimes we can do things out of habit like swiping on apps, so use this time to get aligned with what you’re seeking!

A refresh to your dating profile will make you feel more empowered and confident when seeking out new connections.

10. Play a love themed board game

Who says board games are just for game night? There are so many love themed board games for couples, friends, and even to play on your own! There are even queer friendly Valentine’s themed games like Love Letter: Princess Princess Ever After.

If you’re with a group for a Galentines or Palentines party, I highly recommend Boo-ty Call! It’s a laugh out loud seductive card game (adults only!)

I don’t need any excuse to play a board game, but I love themed board game nights! A Valentine’s themed board game evening is the perfect cozy and fun activity for Valentine’s Day.

11. Make a mixtape or playlist

We should listen to love songs more often. They remind us of the magic little moments can bring. Feeling butterflies when you have a crush, the comfort of being with a loved one, and the importance of self love.

If you’re seeking a romantic activity for Valentine’s Day, why don’t you make a playlist? You might not have a CD player in your car (or maybe you do!) but you can always make a digital playlist on Spotify or Apple music. Enjoy it yourself or share it! Music can be a powerful connector and help bring back meaningful memories.

Check out my recipe for creating the perfect Valentine’s Day playlist below!

12. Complete a crafting kit

Crafting is the ideal Valentine’s Day activity for adults if you love getting creative or just want to try something new! Arts and crafts are not just for kids. Crafting, crocheting, or painting can help you slow down, relax, and connect with your inner child.

Completing a Valentine’s themed craft kit will also give you a romantic keepsake to remind you of the memories you made this Valentine’s Day! I love craft kits because they contain everything you need to complete your art project. No overspending at the craft store on random impulse buys needed.

I’ve included my favorite Valentine craft kits for adults below! You can find cute crochet kits, romantic paint by numbers, pink candle making sets, and more to add a creative touch to your Valentine’s Day.

13. Bake heart shaped cookies or pink cupcakes

Baking is good for the soul…and the heart! Why don’t you try spending Valentine’s Day decorating heart shaped cookies or try a new recipe from a Valentine’s Day cookbook?

Baking is the ideal Valentine’s Day activity if you want your day to be, well…sweet! You can bake alone, with friends, or as part of a cute date night. And nothing says love more than sharing your favorite baked goods.

14. Have an evening of self care or journaling

You don’t have to make the most of every holiday. It is perfectly valid to take Valentine’s Day for yourself. This is a wonderful day to practice self care and self love. You could journal (feel free to pin these Valentine’s Day journal prompts), have a cozy spa night in, or go to bed early! The night is yours.

Self care can be practiced in so many ways. We can get so caught up in how busy our lives are, it’s easy to forget to process our feelings, show ourself self love, and get REAL rest. If you’re looking for how to spend this Valentine’s Day but you’re feeling exhausted, think about a night of self care! That can look like anything, so think about what feels restorative and nurturing to you.

Maybe it’s making a cozy nest of blankets and pillows. Maybe it’s watching your favorite show or getting into a good book. Or maybe you want to take some extra time for a long candlelit shower. The possibilities are endless! But remember that you deserve rest and care, and it’s not something you need to earn.

Now that you’ve read through this list of Valentine’s Day activities for adults, you can get started planning! Or be more spontaneous and see how you feel when February 14th arrives.

However you choose to spend your Valentine’s Day and whoever you’re with, remember you are lovable. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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I’m a huge fan of consuming inspiring content. Sometimes all it takes is reading some encouraging words to boost my mood and help me realize things are more okay than they seem.

As humans, we tend to have a negativity bias, or a natural focus on the negative. Of course, if we are already prone to view things negatively, this can be a huge barrier to self love. We have to work extra hard to build a positive relationship with ourself.

Something as simple as reading inspiring quotes like these helps remind me I’m not alone in what I feel. Hearing kind reminders about self love fills me with hope and expands my belief in myself. I’m excited to share these self love quotes because the longest relationship you will have is the one with yourself.

As you read them, I encourage you to try to have a neutral mind. What I mean by that is try not to judge yourself, or feel badly if you don’t feel self love right now. Just let yourself observe what comes up for you. Reading these quotes about self love is a great chance to practice accepting yourself, wherever you are.

This post shares 15 inspirational quotes about self love to help you feel more at home with yourself.

Inspirational Quotes About Self Love

Here are some beautiful quotes about self love! I did my best to track down the original source of the quote because a lot of times when seeing quote lists, I wonder what book or where the quote came from. I’ve also added some reflections of my own after a few of the quotes.

I hope these self love quotes help you realize you are a home to yourself, and that self love is possible. If there is a quote that especially resonates with you, I’d love for you to leave a comment!

1. “I am mine. Before I am ever anyone else’s.” – Nayyirah Waheed, Nejma

2. “And why not make all your talks with yourself, pep talks?” – Cleo Wade, Heart Talk

How often do you think about the way you speak to yourself? Your self talk matters. Speaking to yourself in kind or encouraging ways can help you build or practice self love. Even if you notice the way you speak to yourself isn’t the kindest or most loving – just notice it without judgement, and use that as an opportunity to try giving yourself more “pep talks.”

3. “There will always be someone who can’t see your worth. Don’t let it be you.” Mel Robbins, The 5 Second Rule

I find it easier to doubt and dislike myself when I get those messages from other people or society. Sometimes people speak so convincingly when they find our flaws. But this Mel Robbins quote is a great reminder that those messages from outside ourselves are inevitable, and actually don’t need to hold more weight for me than my own feelings about myself. And that gives me a little more motivation to work on being able to love myself, even when I hear messages that I shouldn’t.

4. “If someone comes along and shoots an arrow into your heart, it’s fruitless to stand there and yell at the person. It would be much better to turn your attention to the fact that there’s an arrow in your heart.” – Pema Chodron, Start Where You Are

I love this quote. It speaks to the way we very naturally react to things that are painful or hurt us, without attending to ourselves first.

When we jump ahead to try and blame or lash out at something that hurt us, we lose an opportunity for self love and self connection. To ask ourselves why is this so hurtful, and what is this bringing up in me. And to check in with ourselves and ask: what do I need to care for myself in this moment, and how can I comfort those hurting parts of me?

5. “All the versions of you that you didn’t love, brought you to the version of you, that you love now. Be grateful for every you — you’ve been.” – Lalah Delia

Even if there were or still are moments you didn’t feel self love, you can always give love to those past, unloved versions of yourself in any moment. This is such a beautiful idea, and something that can be really healing to practice.

6. “One of the best guides to how to be self-loving is to give ourselves the love we are often dreaming about receiving from others.” bell hooks, All About Love

7. “Love yourself not in some egocentric, self-serving sense but love yourself the way you would love your friend in the sense of taking care of yourself, nourishing yourself, trying to understand, comfort, and strengthen yourself.” – Frederick Buechner, Telling Secrets

8. “Never doubt or underestimate your own abilities. We are all stronger, smarter, talented, beautiful, and more resilient than we were told.” – CeCe McDonald

9. “Unless we love ourselves, our hearts are as good as a black hole all the love in the world can’t fill.” – Nadine Bjursten, Half a Cup of Sand and Sky

10. “A person learns how to love himself through the simple acts of loving and being loved by someone else.” Haruki Murakami, 1Q84

I know it’s commonly said that you can’t love anyone else until you love yourself, but I don’t always think that’s the case! It’s so invalidating to say that your love for others is impossible until you love yourself. It’s hard to love yourself. And struggling with self love doesn’t mean you are incapable of loving others.

You can also learn so much from relationships, even when you don’t feel self love. When people have been kind and loving to me, or I observe people acting on self love toward themselves, it teaches me how I can love myself better. And I truly believe that loving friendships and relationships can act as a deeply supportive environment that allow you to build self love.

11. “You have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” – Louise Hay, You Can Heal Your Life

12. “Remember, you weren’t the one who made you ashamed, but you are the one who can make you proud. Just practice, practice until you get proud, and once you are proud, keep practicing so you won’t forget. You get proud by practicing.” – Laura Hershey

If you have time, I recommend you read the entire poem this self love quote is from. The essence is that being proud, and I believe this applies to self love too, is a practice. It’s something you have to work at, and you have to practice, just like anything else you want to become better at!

“You get proud by practicing.” It seems so obvious, but we put so much pressure on ourselves and feel badly when we don’t automatically love ourselves or find it challenging. Think about how many moments and experiences you had that taught you to feel shame or guilt. Overcoming that and developing a new mindset full of self love and self acceptance will take time! And that’s okay.

13. “If you want a better life, focus on releasing the blocks that stop you from loving yourself unconditionally.” – Yung Pueblo, Inward

14. “I promise you that the same stuff galaxies are made of, you are. The same energy that swings planets around stars makes electrons dance in your heart. It is in you, outside you, you are it. It is beautiful. Trust in this. And you and your life will be grand.” – Kamal Ravikant, Live Your Truth

This quote is powerful, because it puts things into perspective. It’s easy to be zoomed into any one moment of your life, and feel the weight of that moment. But we are a part of a whole universe, and we contain the same atoms that galaxies are made of.

You are connected to the whole world, and have infinite capacity to love yourself and others.

15. “Here’s what is truly at the heart of wholeheartedness: Worthy now. Not if, not when, we’re worthy of love and belonging now. Right this minute. As is.” – Brene Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection

What a great quote to end this list. You are worthy of self love now, and you don’t have to earn it. All you have to do is start looking within with a little more gentleness, and start figuring out what your barriers are to self love. Then, give those and all parts of you care and kindness.

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