When someone states that they are single, it doesn’t automatically mean that they are willing to mingle.

I am, indeed, one of those individuals.

You see, in this day and age, people have a huge tendency to pick a good thing over a good time.

We’re also living in a digital age. Now that we have apps such as Tinder, Bumble, MeetMe and so many others, it’s pretty easy to meet someone with just the click of a button.

You could easily meet someone not knowing what their true intentions are.

I’ve learned this the hard way, unfortunately. But the thing is, it kind of makes me sad when I look back now because I didn’t see or know my true worth.

I was plagued with depression, anxiety and low self-esteem.

Basically, I was just trying to feel that special connection with so many wrong people. And each time it left me with nothing but heartbreak, confusion and pure agony.

I’m not saying this to seek pity in any way. I couldn’t care less about your pity.

I’ve learned from these experiences, and I’m a stronger and wiser person because of it.

It has been said that once you learn to love yourself, your taste in men will change. And I couldn’t agree more.

If you don’t love yourself, then how can you expect anyone else to love you?

I know that has been said a million times, but it’s honestly the truth.

I have a million reasons why I’m choosing to be single for the time being.

One of those reasons is because when I do choose my partner, I want to make sure that they love me with the same depth I love them and with the same depth I love and respect myself.

I don’t want the depth of the love I give today be the depth of my wound tomorrow.

And I refuse to settle for anything less.

With that I say, yes, I am single, but no, I am not available.