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Why Single Is Not The New Fabulous

But, it is the new awesome.

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Why Single Is Not The New Fabulous
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Being single might be great, but glamorous or fabulous are not words I’d use to describe it. However there are definitely benefits to being single, and they're pretty awesome. Because we, as single people, really should have no other choice but to look at the bright side; why would we want to live life any other way? Single can be pretty awesome, and it's just a status, it doesn't define you or who you are. You are so much more than that.

So, here are seven reasons why being single is pretty great.

1. You don't have to share your food.

This is awesome! Like those fries there? All yours. That piece of cake? All yours, too! Oh, and that mac and cheese from last night's dinner? You don't even have to worry about that disappearing unless you live with family or roommates. Or, your dog is really good at getting food off of the counter...

2. You can buy yourself things, like, almost whenever.

Since you're not in a relationship, you have a lot more spending money saved up for... well, whatever you want to spend it on. So, by all means, go buy that sweater you've been eyeing, that game or book, or even go out and buy yourself lunch. The other week, I went to see a movie by myself, and to be honest, it really wasn't that bad, I actually enjoyed it.

3. You have more "me" time.

I know, this is so cliché, the whole, "Well, now you have time to work on yourself, find yourself and become an even better you!" Sometimes that can be something you don't want to hear again, but I've decided that cliché is OK. Simply because it honestly is true, you do have more time to find yourself and figure out what you want in life. But, not only that, it's kind of less stressful to not have to worry about things that people in relationships have to worry about because you're not in a relationship. Yeah, yeah, I know some of us would gladly take on those thoughts to be in a relationship.

4. You learn what you want and what you will not settle for.

When you're not in a relationship, you have a lot more time on your hands, which means you get to do a lot of watching (in a totally non-creeper way). You see other people in relationships, you notice which guys/girls are available and maybe you talk to some, or even almost date some. In all the observation time that you're getting in, you're also starting to pick up little things here and there of what you think you would like in the next person you date... and you also see what you don't want. Plus, even if you don't end up dating some of the people that you talk to, you have probably made some great friends in the process! Not everything has to lead to a relationship to add to your life in a positive way.

5. You heal from failed relationships.

After a breakup, you're probably feeling a little broken, so being single is a good time to help heal that hurting heart. I know it can be tough, but once you're feeling a bit better, and a bit more like yourself again, you'll get to see that even the break-up that broke you, helped build you, too. You learned some valuable things that you may not have learned otherwise, and perhaps that was how you needed to learn it. Sometimes bricks that build you don't always come in the prettiest of packages, but what matters most is that you learned some things, about yourself and about life. You probably also learned more about what you want in the future, after you've recovered from the aches and pains.

6. You learn just how strong you are.

This kind of goes along with #3 and #5, but you do learn how strong you are in other areas, too. You learn that you're going to have to do some things yourself, and it's a good thing. You learn that you can do some things you may have thought you couldn't do, or really just didn't want to do, and you learn that you can be independent in a good way. Like one of my friends once said to my sister, "You're a strong, independent woman, you don't need no potholders!" Which is an inside joke, but I've kind of taken it to heart and translated it to mean that I am strong enough to do the things that I don't want to do, don't feel like doing or aren't sure if I can accomplish. It's like a little pep-talk, if you will. It's not always that fun to walk to your cold car alone when it's freezing cold out. And, some days you may not be sure if you can carry those chips, four cans of soup and beef jerky without a cart or basket. But, dang it, you're strong enough to do it, even if your mind isn't sure that you can. So, go ahead and prove yourself wrong.

7. You have more time to spend your friends, family and fur-kids.

This is awesome because you get to know them better and establish better relationships, while still doing fun things. It's important to have good friends and it's always nice to have great relationships with your family because they will be there for you when you need them.

So, to all the single people out there, keep on being awesome. You'll find someone someday! (I'm sorry, that was terribly cliché too, but it's true!) And, if you're single but want it to stay that way, you rock, too!

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