With Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching, there is an unavoidable sense of romance in the air. While this is great for couples and those lucky ladies in love, it can be sad, lonely, or even irritating for the single ladies. But have no fear – whether you’re single voluntarily, or due to unfortunate circumstance, there is a lot of benefit that comes with being free and on your own. Boyfriends can be great, but this list of 28 things are by far better than having a boyfriend.
1. Netflix
2. Boxed Wine*
*because 5 liters of Franzia boxed wine can make you feel more warm and fuzzy than a man ever will
3. Chipotle
4. Seeing your favorite band live
5. Disney on Ice
6. Cute baby animals
7. Hedgehogs
8. Pizza
9. Unlimited breadsticks at Olive Garden
10. Marathons of your favorite TV show
11. Pretty much all food ever.
12. Being able to wear sweatpants all day, every day (just because you can)
13. North West (she’s only 19 months and already the height of fashion)
14. Alien Conspiracy documentaries (for some real mystery in your life)
15. Fuzzy socks
16. Having the whole bed to yourself
17. Semi-annual sales at the mall
18. The feeling of not wearing a bra
19. Massage chairs
20. Impromptu trips and outings
21. Ryan Gosling
22. Ellen DeGeneres pranking people
23. Not worrying about having to always look nice
24. Not having to match your undergarments.
25. Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore (she’s all the quick witted humor you want in a man without all the baggage).
26. Your favorite sports team winning
27. Happy Hour
28. The feeling of knowing you’re totally independent and don’t have to answer to anybody.