Find yourself single this Valentine’s Day? National Breakup Day might have had something to do with it.

According to dating expert Lisa Daily, author of the book “Stop Getting Dumped,” “National Breakup Day” occurs on Jan. 12 each year and results in the end of 78 percent of relationships.

The reasoning behind the day is that people don’t want to be alone during the holidays, but don’t necessarily want to spend Valentine’s Day with someone they’re not crazy about.

“The good news is that if you make it through to Valentine's Day, you're on the road to a long-term relationship,” said Daily.

The single person’s options on Valentine’s Day are to ignore, embrace or dread the holiday devoted to lovers.

Another occurrence that is seen around National Breakup Day is that women are more likely than men to call it quits.

A report from Yahoo Personals revealed that two-thirds of women usually decide to put an end to their relationship after realizing their partners don’t fit into their life plan, which they are usually reevaluating at the start of the year. Those men who called it quits do so because of conflict with the “in-laws” over the holiday season.

Twenty-three percent of people bought their partners Christmas presents out of guilt knowing that the end was near.

Journalism major Katie Cox isn’t going to dwell on being single this Valentine’s Day.

“I don’t really care about it,” said Cox, 21. “I wouldn’t want to spend money on someone I don’t like anyway.”

According to the women’s online forum ivillage.com, 40 percent of single people have a negative response to the holiday.

Not only do many single people dread the holiday, but some even become ill at the thought of it.

Findings from the public opinion research agency MORI concluded that one in 10 people under the age of 25 feel depressed, insecure or unwanted on Valentine’s Day.

The agency’s findings prompted them to conclude that Valentine’s Day should not be thought of as a holiday for couples, but rather as a time to be with loved ones.
Psychology major Jessica Hennessy, 21, believes that friends are more important than a mate on the holiday. She and her friends see going out and dating as more fun than being tied down in a relationship.

As far as a day dedicated to breaking up, one thing is evident – there will be a lot more fish in the sea come Jan. 13.

Those people whose relationships did not come to and end in January, might not be completely out of danger; their partner might be staying with them for all the wrong reasons.

According to a Yahoo survey of people who are unhappy in their relationships, 36 percent of women stay with their partner because they don’t want to face the truth. While 16 percent stayed because they believe they are incapable of finding anyone better.

Sixteen percent of men stay in relationships because they claim they can’t find a good time to bring up the subject.

Broadcasting major Eric Mulligan, 21, laughed at the sound of National Breakup Day.

“It might put Hallmark out of business,” he said.
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Where To Mend...

The Blue Light Bar located on 1979 Union St. will be throwing a party on Feb. 14. The bar combines comfort food with a lively singles scene. Drink and food specials will also be available to entice the flirtatious single scene including $1 tacos, $2 Corona’s, and $6 pint top-shelf margaritas.

The Singles Supper Club, located in Palo Alto, is a membership only program that offers cocktail parties, dances, dinners, cooking classes and even hikes all year round.

Friday Feb. 10 “The Sexiest Valentine’s Day Party” is being thrown at Club Blue Cube located at 34 Mason St. Get $5 off by dressing in all white, tickets at the door are $20.

Saturday Feb. 11 “Bliss” is happening at the Regency mansion. Pucker up for a midnight singles kiss exchange. For additional entertainment there will be a lingerie fashion show. Tickets are $25 at the door, $30 for VIP red carpet and pre-sale tickets can be bought on-line at www.villandesighstudios.com varying from $15-$20.