Looking at the calendar this morning to check what day it was, I was mildly
amused to discover it’s Singles Awareness
Day. I’ve made my views on this very clear before. Nowadays,
practically every type of relationship is accepted and celebrated… except the
relationship status of being single!
Have you ever seen the dreaded single supplement
added to holidays? I can practically pay the same price for one person as a
couple pays for two. Romantic sunsets apparently cost extra if you’re watching
them alone. Then there was the time I tried to book a room for a music weekend
and the hotel refused to give me one because I was travelling solo — despite
the fact I was willing to pay their exorbitant “single tax.” Can you imagine if
they refused me because I was gay, Black, or a member of the Travelling
community? It would be all over the news (and rightly so). But refusing me
because I’m single? Apparently grand altogether.
And don’t get me started on theatres that won’t
sell a single ticket. I understand the economics if there are only two seats
left — buy one and they might struggle to sell the other. Fair enough. But when
there are five or six seats available and they still refuse? That’s not economics — that’s just anti-single
discrimination!
Anyway, rant over.
Yesterday, of course, was Hallmark’s annual money-spinner — St Valentine’s
Day. I saw a great meme that said: “Don’t be
sad about not getting a Valentine’s card today… no one loves you on the other
364 days of the year either!” Brutal… but funny.
However, I am delighted to report that I did receive a Valentine’s card this year!
I sponsor a dog through Dogs Trust… and
the little bitch sent me one.
Finally - unconditional love...without being too taxing!
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