How do you feel about being single? Maybe you don’t but I certainly do. I feel it every beautiful day, and I am so incredibly blessed to be single on a daily basis. Not sure what I’m referring to? Freedom. Are you still slightly confused? Ladies, I am talking about the sheer beauty that is being a single woman, living in North America in the 21st century.
Still skeptical? Let me enlighten you!
In my few years of dating (casual and serious), I have had some good experiences and some not so good experiences. During the four years of high school, the majority of my friends had significantly long relationships— aka, 6 months. It was kind of annoying because without fail, every time my girlfriends would literally fall off the face of the planet, only to resurface after the inevitable breakup. But like most third wheels, I made other friends or found alternative sources of entertainment—Netflix.
For whatever reason, I have found that many people in university and college are seeking relationships. Why do people desire a significant other? Regardless, I have come up with five mains reasons why being single is awesome (from my own experiences and through my observation of others).
Reason #1: Me, Me, and more Me!
When you’re single, you don’t have to think about anyone but yourself. You have every reason to only think about yourself. Obviously, not in an obnoxious, egotistical kind of way. I’m talking about not having to worry about your partner and his or her needs. For example, if you’re getting take out after long hours of studying or an exhausting shift at work, and you’re craving Indian food—something that your ex loathed—you don’t have to compromise. All you have to do is order it and eat it. No partner, no compromise. It’s a wonderful thing.
Reason #2: More SpaceHave you and your partner ever fought about the lack of space and organization in a bedroom, bathroom or living area? Someone’s socks are on the floor, or hair elastics are everywhere, or someone’s clothes are piling up in front of your dresser? Well, when you’re single, problems like those cease to exist. Without a shared bedroom or shared anything, random items will no longer pile up or clutter around. Your bedroom will be your bedroom. No more arguments about why the cabinets are filled with men’s razors or bulky tampons, or why the toilet seat is up. Less people, more space.
Reason #3: A queen-sized bed is an actual queen-sized bed
Not everyone share their bed with a significant partner, but for the most part, many do. At first, an extra warm body is comforting and relaxing. But fast forward a couple of months, and the extra human sleeping in your bed can become the biggest pain in your butt, with the constant snoring, random outbursts of sleep-talking, and blanket hogging. Being able to sleep comfortably and freely in a large bed is a haven in itself. This is my personal favourite because I’m a girl who loves her bed space.
Reason #4: Lots of Time with Friends!
I have had instances when a guy I was dating didn’t like the idea of me spending too much time with a certain friend (typically a guy friend). It annoyed me, obviously, but I respected him so I tried my best to adhere to his opinion. When you’re single though, you can see whomever you want, wherever and however. You have so much time to catch up and hang out with friends you lost touch with over the years. Your significant other isn’t filling up you day anymore. Shopping, gossiping, laughing and simply having a girl’s night is one of the most fulfilling luxuries. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to spend time with your boo, but every woman needs a balance between her friends and partner.
Reason #5: Lazy, Lazy, Lazy
This does not pertain to every girl out there, but I’m sure that some of you can relate. In the beginnings of a relationship, many of us want to look beautiful for a date night out or even a Netflix night in. We want to extend the illusion that “I woke up like this,” even if it takes forty minutes with a hand-held mirror in the morning. Though I completely agree that girls should wear makeup for themselves and forget what others think, I also agree that most of us want to start a relationship with our best face forward! Without a significant other, I have the luxury of being lazy, unpresentable and basic—minimal mascara, a simple bun. Life becomes a lot more simple when the only person you have to impress is yourself.
To my single ladies: can I get an ‘Amen’?
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