Being single on any holiday's can be rough, being single for some on christmas especially can be pretty difficult because you see all the engagement posts from your friends, and of course all the Pandora rings and bracelets boyfriends get for their girlfriends and other things that... well you get the picture. While yes it may be a bit hard, there are some plus sides to being single. Here are a few perks I believe are well worth the read.

1. One less person to shop for.

Let's be honest, this is one of the best reasons. Why? Saving a good $100-$200 and putting it either towards a gift for your best friend or your dog. And who doesn't love shopping for their dog?

2. You can bum it all year long.

You can basically live in holiday pj's. You have no one (besides family) to impress (granite dressing up is fun but LOADS of work), so throw your hair back into a messy bun, get some adorable pj's, your blanket, and some hot chocolate and turn on the 25 days of christmas!

3. Buying your dog all the presents

Dogs are SO much more fun to shop for... I mean honestly! They won't return your gift, they won't bitch about it, and they'll be so happy if it's like wrapping paper because they'll tear it up, and I mean... Have you ever witnessed the joy a dog has when tearing open a present? It's the cutest thing in the freaking world.

4. Making Memories with friends

Without a boyfriend/girlfriend, you have more time to make memories with your best friends! Like go on tacky light tour, or take a photo in front of a huge christmas tree. Also best friends make the best dates to any function. Let's be honest.

5. You don't have to worry about heartbreak on Christmas

Last Christmas, I discovered what it felt like to be heartbroken at christmastime. Let me tell you, IT SUCKS. My ex broke up with me right before my birthday and christmas. Need to say it was the worst birthday/christmas ever. But this year, I'm single and happy and healthy. No idiotic boys playing with my emotions, just me myself and I (and my best friends of course).

6. You can eat as much as you want and not feel any shame

Lets face it, anytime we get a boy/girlfriend we always want to make it out to seem like we aren't secretly in love with all the food, being single means you can have as many plates as you want and not feel like you're being extra because it's the holidays.

7. You don't have to meet the family and get approval

Meeting the parents for the first time can be so hard and very awkward because you're constantly worrying about "Am I good enough?" "Is this outfit okay?" etc.. Being single means you don't have to worry about any of that stuff. Do you boo.

I'm not bashing people that have boyfriends it's my outtake, but as a single woman it is nice to have your friends around you, so grab some cookie dough and enjoy! You deserve it girl/boy!