At some point in every “collegiette’s™” college career, she ends up being the word that is dreaded for many women across the world “SINGLE”.
Now for some “single-dom” is paradise. I have heard every reason in the book. Single girls relish the “no strings attached hooking-up”, “no one to report to when I go out” and the “being free to do what I want when I want” way of living.
For others, it’s a proverbial hell. It’s an endless stream of questions: “Does that guy like me?” “What does that text mean?” “Why don’t I have a boyfriend?” “Will he call me after last night?” and ALWAYS “Will I be single forever?”
For years, I have been the “girlfriend girl”. Perpetually in a relationship, I grew dependent on the men in my life. I struggled in making decisions where when I should have thought about what was good for me, rather I concentrated on “what was good for the relationship.” This most of the time translated into “what was best for him.”
As a recent initiate to the “single girl world”, I have struggled for months with the notion of being single for the first time since I was 16. After months of introspection, I finally came to the realization that being “single” has been the most empowering and wonderful time in my life. I have become so much closer with the friends and family. I have become able to stand on my own two feet and make decisions on what is best for me.
Through my coming to terms with my single status, I have learned a lot about the dating life, men and what it means to be single in college. These articles will be a basic “Single Girls College Survival Guide” that will hopefully make you think about things in a different way, learn something from my experiences or will just flat out make you laugh (because lets face it, the single life is hilarious).
Keep a watch out for the articles to come!
Wishing you the faith in yourself, the hope for your future and maybe a little bit of love.