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Why Being Single Is Okay

You don't need a significant other to be happy.

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In today’s culture, being in a relationship seems like such an important thing. In movies, there's always a love interest, and many of them revolve around two people getting together. The same goes for TV shows and books. It seems as if everywhere you look, someone is in a relationship. And I’m not gonna lie: it sucks sometimes. But at the same time, there are so many good things that can come out of being single.

I’m here to tell you that being single is okay. It’s okay to take some time for yourself. It’s okay to find out what your passions are. It’s okay to be comfortable in your own skin. It’s okay to work on building yourself up and loving yourself before you can bring someone else into your life. Besides, if you don't love yourself, how can you expect to love someone else?

Being single doesn’t always have to be a pity party. It doesn’t mean that you’re undesirable, unworthy, or ugly. It doesn’t mean you are unloved. Because you are SO loved. You’re loved by your family, your friends, and by the One who made you. Nothing will ever change that.

And you’re definitely not alone. Your family and friends are always there for you through the thick and thin. And God will never leave you. He’s always listening to your worries, concerns, and most importantly, He wants to see your dreams come true and to see you become the best version of yourself you can possibly be.

Being single is the perfect time to work on your relationship with God. Pray, and listen to what God has to say to you. You can even pray for your future spouse and trust His timing.

When the time is right, the right person will come along and fill the role of boyfriend or girlfriend in your life, and eventually husband or wife. God’s timing is perfect. Just because there’s no one in your life right now, doesn’t mean there won’t be later. It could be tomorrow, next year, or in 10 years, but it will come. You have to have faith that everything is going to be all right. Trust Him.

So the next time you complain about being single, just remember that there's a reason you're not in a relationship right now. In the meantime, work on yourself and being you. Because you’re pretty great, and there’s no one else like you on this earth. You are special, you are unique, you are loved, and you are never alone.

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