I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve had conversations with married friends (with kids) and friends in relationships with kids, who try to “make me feel better” around this time of year and fail without even knowing.  I try not to say anything. I definitely try to avoid conversations about Valentine’s Day altogether, but the therapist in me knows that avoiding conversations like these does not help how you feel at all.  Truth be told, it might not be easy for you and THAT IS OKAY.