Don’t worry, you’ll find someone soon. Have you met anyone lately? Oh – I have the perfect person to set you up with. For a single person, hearing these phrases can lead to some serious *eye rolls*. Why is it that being single triggers this need for other people to help you? In fact, there are so many reasons to celebrate being single! Keep reading for 5 benefits of being single, and try to focus on them next time someone tries to “help you.”
1. The Freedom
Want to make plans with a friend for dinner? Plan a dream vacation? Stay at home for the weekend and do absolutely nothing? When you are single, you have the freedom to do whatever you want, whenever you want. Without the need to consider a partner’s schedule or preferences, you can make decisions that are solely based on your goals and desires. The ability to easily make decisions without compromise creates the space for you to be selfish, focus on yourself, and create the life that you want.
2. Focus on Self Growth
Along with freedom, comes extra time! When you are in a relationship, it’s inevitable that you will dedicate time and energy to your partner. And if you’ve ever ended a relationship, you might realize that you have a lot more time on your hands than you previously did, like there’s a gap in your life with empty space. So what do you do with all of that empty space? You give it back to yourself through focusing on your growth. One of the benefits of being single is having time to explore things like learning new skills and hobbies, getting into that workout routine, traveling, and more. Time spent learning more about yourself and becoming a better version of yourself, is always time well spent.
3. Strengthening Relationships with Friends and Family
When you’re single, you have more time and emotional bandwidth for other relationships. This can lead to deeper and more meaningful connections with friends and family. You might find yourself more available to support a friend in need, participate in family gatherings, or simply spend quality time with loved ones.
4. Financial Independence
When you’re in a serious relationship, it’s a best practice to discuss finances and how you spend your money. But when you’re single, you have greater control over how you manage your finances. You can budget and spend according to your own priorities without needing to compromise. If you want to treat yourself to a big purchase, invest in a project, or save for something frugally, it is totally your decision to make.
5. Self-Discovery
And finally, one of the benefits of being single is that you have this amazing ability to focus on self-discovery entirely on your own. When you are with a partner, decisions are often made together. When you are single, you don’t have to consider someone else’s preferences when you think about things like what you want to eat, how you want to spend your Saturday, where you want to travel, or what you want your home to look like. This creates the opportunity for you to get to know yourself better and understand what makes you happy. Whether you hope to enter a relationship in the future or stay happily single, spending time on self-discovery can lead to a stronger sense of who you are and what you want. This can strengthen your relationships with others and most importantly, with yourself.