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28 Things That Are Better Than Having A Boyfriend

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Point Park chapter.

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.

 
Casey McGaw

Point Park

Social Media Manager - Her Campus at Point Park Casey McGaw is a second semester senior at Point Park University hoping to pursue a career within sports and social media. Casey is an unashamed Harry Potter enthusiast (#TeamRavenclaw) and enjoys long, romantic walks to the fridge. She hopes to make a positive impact on the world around her through social justice advocacy and good puns. And as a social media professional, she is eager to share her "GIFs" with the world. 
Lexie Mikula is senior Mass Communications major at Point Park University from Harrisburg, PA. Lexie held the position of Campus Correspondent and contributing editor-in-chief of HC Point Park from May 2014 - May 2016. In addition to social journalism and media, she enjoys rainy days in the city, dogs with personality, watching The Goonies with her five roommates (and HC teammates!), and coffee... copious amounts of coffee.