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5 Reasons Why I'm Single

"Young women seem to want too much."

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5 Reasons Why I'm Single

Before I got to college people would often tell me that I'll find my soulmate here. For a few weeks, I actually believed what they said and searched for that lady. After some time, I realized that being single was actually better for me, especially during this phase of my life. I don't knock people that are in college and happy in their relationships, however for me I can think of five good reasons as to why I'm single.

1. I'm Busy Trying to Get My Life Together.

As a college student, I'm so concerned with future job placement and maintaining decent grades that caring for a second person so heavily is nowhere near a priority. It's difficult enough trying to get myself together, so why would I complicate things by bringing someone into my world while I'm struggling to establish it? Being in a relationship now would be like letting someone live in a house with no roof or doors. You're running around trying to find the pieces to complete the home and still have to make sure you're significant other is comfortable.

2. Young Women Seem to Want Too Much.

At 21, it should not be a shock that I'm not swimming in millions of dollars. Nevertheless, many women want expensive clothing, accessories, and other things as gifts. The upkeep of a woman is too high for me. As a college student, I'm making sure that I have a few extra dollars to eat and take care of my needs, so a $500 bag is really not in the budget and neither are expensive dates.

3. Young Women that I Meet Can't do What My Mother Can.

In today's society, young girls seem to have shied away from the ideas of cooking and cleaning. While having a girlfriend that works and is independent is cool, it would help if a girl could be able to cook and clean as these are things that are essential for having a family in the future. The things that I want a woman to do are things that I can do for myself, however, it's nice to know that you have a partner capable of doing the same things and that you can switch off your tasks with from time to time.

4. It's Easy For Me to Leave

Nothing last forever and I don't want to deal with anyone's baggage for the time being. I have my own issues and I'm the type of person that will just up and leave when things get out of hand. It's not that I don't fight for anything, but fighting to be with someone that's more of a burden than anything makes it too easy for me to leave and then feel like I've wasted my time. At this point in my life, I don't feel the need to fight for a relationship that probably won't last.

5. I Enjoy Being Single

Being single gives me the freedom to make sporadic decisions and chase whatever dreams I see fit without worrying about the feelings of someone else. I can date whom I want and do things such as traveling or whatever my heart desires without hearing/caring about what anyone else thinks. Again as of right now this comfort that I have is priceless and I'm not ready to give that up.

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