Being Single Is Awesome… Seriously.

I’m single, and I’m happy. Believe it or not, that is possible.

I’m sure all the happy single ladies out there know what I’m talking about. Tell a couple, or a lonely single person that you’re happy doing your own thing, and you get looks as though those words you say out loud are lies you whisper to yourself late at night as you lay in bed thinking of how alone you are in your cold, empty, queen-sized nest.

But the truth is I’m ACTUALLY happy. I’m just as happy for me and my singleness, as I am for you and the happiness you found in your relationship.

So don’t give me that look.

Being single is great. And these are just a few of the reasons why.

1. Your free time is yours. Do whatever the f*ck you want with it.

Between family, friends, work, school, and maintaing a reputation as a wine-o-holic, I’m busy. When I have free time, I want to sit on my couch without pants on, eat junk, watch junk, and be by myself.  A relationship means another family and group of friends with birthdays, parties, holidays, etc. I don’t have a lot of free time; so quite frankly,  I don’t want to share the free time that I do have with a boyfriend.

2. You can let your career take you anywhere.

I have big dreams. If I get a job across the country or on another continent, I don’t want to worry whether or not a boyfriend will be able to follow me.  And I certainly don’t want to feel like I have to forego my dreams to follow a guy who is chasing his own.

3. You learn independence.

And independence make you feel like Beyonce. Period.

4. Your money is yours.

So you have to pay for your own meals… get over it. When you’re out at night, you don’t have to turn guys down who want to buy you drinks, because you’re boyfriend wouldn’t approve. And think of all the money you’re saving not buying cologne, watches, expensive clothes, and other sh*t on Christmas, Valentines Day, and birthdays. You’re single. Go buy a giraffe if you want.

5. You get the WHOLE bed to yourself

Some people might see this as a negative part of being single, but I love having my bed to myself. No kinks in my neck from having some guy’s lumpy arm under my head. I can spread across the whole bed, hog the sheets and pillows, and tuck myself comfortably into my bed burrito. It’s great.

6. You figure out who you are.

The perfect time to discover your likes, dislikes, dreams, and goals is when you’re single. There’s no one to influence your decisions, or tell you who to be.

“The most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you can find someone to love the you that you love, well that’s just fabulous” -Carrie Bradshaw

7. You’re motivated to stay in shape.

We all know girls who get caught up in relationship world, and lose themselves in dinners for two. Girls in relationships have boyfriends who are blinded by the mask of love. They can get away with an extra 10 or 15 pounds. We’re motivated by skinny bitches in bars wearing crop tops, and hot guys with muscles who we dream of taking home. And there’s no better place to get your man-hunt on than at the gym where those beautiful bodies are made.

8. You have plenty of time for your girl friends.

And plenty of time for drinking with your girl friends.

And plenty of time for being the fun, single friend.

So if you’re single, own it. It can be so much fun, and rewarding if you do it right. And if you’re in a relationship, don’t ever doubt my ability to be happy all by myself.

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