Sometimes you may hit such a low point with your singleness that even seeing couples and families feels hard. Parties and gatherings become a nightmare when you feel so alone, surrounded by loving couples and happy kids. This is normal and happens to all singles who wish to find a mate. Even though singleness shouldn't become such a burden that it paralyzes normal life, you don’t have to intentionally push yourself in painful situations either. If you are inclined to self-pity (and self-pity -related eating, i.e. binges), it is better to avoid dreaded "couple" situations than go with clenched teeth and dive into a chocolate pity party afterwards.
4. Pamper yourself
As long as you're single, you have the advantage of being able to spend your income as you wish. Now is the time to be a little selfish, to pamper yourself. When you have a partner and perhaps kids, the collective needs of the family must go ahead of yours, and you may have to give up on various things. Buy that DVD -set now, order that hobby magazine, take that trip to Italy. You deserve it.
5. Spend time enjoying yourself
Similarly to pampering yourself materially, spend time doing what you enjoy. When you have a partner and kids, your personal “me” -time will be limited. MUCH limited. You won't have time to spend all night building that model or chatting hours at that message board. Now is the time to do that.
6. Use the freedom
Singleness isn't such a bad thing in some aspects. One of them is freedom. You are free to do whatever you please whenever you please. In a relationship everything is a compromise, including how to spend your time. When you are single, you are free to sleep till noon if you wish. Use this freedom now and enjoy it. When you have children, you will look back to these days longingly!
7. Avoid self-pity parties
Work actively to avoid self-pity. It is a hard thing to conquer, especially if you feel that everybody else around you is pairing up except you. But remember, self-pity and negative feelings reflect in you physically. It is a very subtle thing, but it is there and people notice it. You are much more attractive when you try to stay positive and expect good things in life.