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12 Signs You're Single and Slightly, Absolutely Okay With It

You don't joke around about pizza being your S.O. because, let's be honest, you don't want (need) one.

Emily Juszczyk

Sep 20, 2016

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12 Signs You're Single and Slightly, Absolutely Okay With It

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Dating is cool, I guess. I'm sure relationships are also quality, but being single is pretty neat. There comes a time when you realize the true joys of being single are better than the stereotypical slump of sadness our generation has turned it into. Here's 12 signs that you're single and rocking every second of it.

1) You feel cool saying you're a strong, confident, independent person and actually meaning and believing it.

2) You get a rush of excitement going to a restaurant and seeing "perfect for sharing" and knowing you can get it all for yourself.

3) Speaking of food, you think it's a blessing when your take out Chinese comes with multiple fortune cookies, because yum more fortune cookies for you!

4) When you start looking at plane tickets and travel ideas, and dance with joy at having to change the "2 adults" to 1. Cheaper seat here I come!

5) Whenever you see a "relationship goals" post you slightly cringe because hard pass on the feels.

6) You find a sense of relief come any major present giving holiday because you don't have to buy another person a gift. Life is hard when you're broke, it's easier though when you don't have another body to buy for.

7) You get excited to be CatDog with your friend for Halloween more than you slump about not being a cute couple costume.

8) The reason you bought a Double Nester Eno was to fit your backpack, snacks and you in it. Not another body, except maybe a dog. Dog can join.

9) Being a third-wheel has become your favorite part of a relationship since you can bounce out at anytime.

10) You don't look at Valentine's Day as a day to mope around, it's a day you get all excited about because you love telling your friends and fam you adore them. Plus it's the eve of heavily reduced priced candy, what a time to be alive.

11) When you imagine spontaneous adventures, it's heading to a picnic by the local lake or going to a museum by yourself. Not some trip that has to go into consideration for another.

12) You love that your Insta and other social media platforms are chock full of you thriving in life as an independent person.

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12 Signs You're Single and Slightly, Absolutely Okay With It

You don't joke around about pizza being your S.O. because, let's be honest, you don't want (need) one.

1) You feel cool saying you're a strong, confident, independent person and actually meaning and believing it.

2) You get a rush of excitement going to a restaurant and seeing "perfect for sharing" and knowing you can get it all for yourself.

3) Speaking of food, you think it's a blessing when your take out Chinese comes with multiple fortune cookies, because yum more fortune cookies for you!

4) When you start looking at plane tickets and travel ideas, and dance with joy at having to change the "2 adults" to 1. Cheaper seat here I come!

5) Whenever you see a "relationship goals" post you slightly cringe because hard pass on the feels.

6) You find a sense of relief come any major present giving holiday because you don't have to buy another person a gift. Life is hard when you're broke, it's easier though when you don't have another body to buy for.

7) You get excited to be CatDog with your friend for Halloween more than you slump about not being a cute couple costume.

8) The reason you bought a Double Nester Eno was to fit your backpack, snacks and you in it. Not another body, except maybe a dog. Dog can join.

9) Being a third-wheel has become your favorite part of a relationship since you can bounce out at anytime.

10) You don't look at Valentine's Day as a day to mope around, it's a day you get all excited about because you love telling your friends and fam you adore them. Plus it's the eve of heavily reduced priced candy, what a time to be alive.

11) When you imagine spontaneous adventures, it's heading to a picnic by the local lake or going to a museum by yourself. Not some trip that has to go into consideration for another.

12) You love that your Insta and other social media platforms are chock full of you thriving in life as an independent person.

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Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

3. Distracted: When a 10-Minute Break Becomes an Hour

4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

2. So you stress.

3. And cry.

4. Then call your mom to cry some more.

5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

6. But, now you're tired.

7. And really hungry.

8. Suddenly, it's 2 a.m. and you have only written three sentences and your paper is due in the morning.

9. You've made it to Friday... somehow.

10. Then Sunday hits and you find yourself back at the Lib.

11. So you cry some more.

12. But, you fight through the tears to get everything done because you're determined.

13. In the end, you feel on top of the world because you made it through the last week of class alive.

14. But, now it's finals week so good luck.

The ultimate list and gif guide to a college student's brain during finals.

What does the world outside the library look like?

Can I read this entire book tonight?

I should have gone to class more often.

Did the professor even teach this?

What is the lowest grade I can get on this exam and still pass the class?

Should I just drop out of school now?

Finals are ruining Christmas.

Just wrote three sentences so time for a break.

Need. More. Coffee.

What is sleep?

I'm too stupid for college.

Brain hurts.

Time for a Facebook Break.

I think I'm dying.

When will I ever need this information in the real world?

I can't read any of my notes.

I need my mom.

When was the last time I showered?

I need study snacks.

The struggle is so real right now.

"I want to thank Google, Wikipedia, and whoever else invented copy and paste. Thank you."

1. I'm so tired. I need a nap. Maybe I can sleep with my eyes open in class? Or pretend I'm not napping?

2. We have a test today? Why didn't anyone tell me? Did I know this?!

3. Can I quit school yet? It's only October, and I need a vacation.

4. The struggle is so real.

5. I'm so broke. SOS.

6. Stressed? Eat everything you own in your pantry and stuff your face with all your feelings.

7. "Did we have anything due in class today? Homework? Quiz? Test?" "Not that I know of..."

8. I need food. Where is the closest place to get food? I need it stat.

9. This is the longest day of my life. I need a drink, or two, or three.

10. Sleep? What is sleep? What a foreign concept.

11. When someone suggests going and studying in the library, let alone studying in general.

12. When the cafeteria or student center is packed and you can't find a seat anywhere so you literally have to sit in an abandoned corner.

13. When you see someone you used to hook up with. They see you, and approach you; so you have to pretend like everything is normal.

14. When you get your exam and realize you didn't study as much as you should have.

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