Single and sad on Valentine's Day? Stay out of a 'thinking trap,' try these tips instead

As beings wired for connection, it’s only natural that a day like Valentine’s Day — meant to celebrate love — may bring up complicated emotions for single people. Much like birthdays, Valentine’s Day can activate that need for connection, Montreal psychologist Vanessa Delisle said. “Our mind is a little problem-solving machine and will fill in the blanks for us, and it’s going to say, ‘This need’s not filled because there’s something wr