Valentine’s Day is all about relationships, so being alone can be a challenge when many others are off enjoying their time with a significant other.

“I don’t really have any plans, just homework,” SFCC student Trish Swagerty said. “Probably Netflix marathons, and possibly overdosing on chocolate.”

Valentine’s day to Trish is a day that “brings to light your singleness”.

There are plenty of things to do alone in Spokane. At Simply Dance Studio on Monroe Street “Saturday Night Salsa” is offered to the public. For seven dollars anyone can have a dance lesson from 8:15 to 9:15, followed by open salsa dancing until 12:30 am

Being alone due to a long distance relationship can also be a struggle on Valentines Day.

“My boyfriend travels for work,” SFCC student Cassie Brown said. “I don’t have anyone to talk to.”

The couple make up for their lack of time together by using Facetime to talk almost every night and by sending gifts.

To battle loneliness on Valentine’s Day, Brown plans to invite her friend over for what she calls a “girl date,” a good old fashion hang-out with a friend.

Loneliness can be avoided by utilizing human contact, even if it is not romantic.

However, if students do not want to be alone, SFCC student Deborah Hill suggests speaking up.

“Don’t beat around the bush,” Hill said. “If there’s someone you like that you know is single, just ask them out.”