Opinion: Dealing with Valentine's Day discomfort when you're single
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11.jun.2026 às 18h03
Master baker tier. Every paragraph earns its place on the tray.
Summary
This opinion piece by Laura Muller addresses the emotional discomfort many single people feel on Valentine's Day (Dia dos Namorados) in Brazil. The author acknowledges that while the date is commercially driven, it can trigger toxic and self-deprecating thoughts like "what's wrong with me?" or "why doesn't anyone like me?" The article offers guidance on how to handle these feelings in a more positive and healthy way, emphasizing the need for a less harsh self-assessment.
Key quotes
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Mas será que dá para lidar de um jeito mais positivo e saudável com este momento? Dá sim.
Mas pode não ser tão simples, pois entram em jogo pensamentos bem tóxicos e depreciativos, como 'o que há de errado comigo?', ou 'por que só eu não consigo namorar?'. Ou até 'por que ninguém gosta de mim?'.
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