11 Benefits Of Being Single
Living in our society, it feels like we are constantly pressured to be in a relationship. Your friends are all in a relationship, people on social media are always posting photos with their partners, and even people younger than you have been in several relationships before. But the thing is, who cares? So what everyone around you are taken? So what you just enjoy being single? It’s your own choice, your own decision, and it is your happiness this is about. So ignore what society is telling you, here are some benefits single people can have that people who are in a relationship do not.
1. You have more time for yourself.
People are always saying how busy they are. They need to make time for work, for eating, for exercising and also making time for their other halves, they’re so busy that they don’t even have time for themselves. But here is something single people can have, the time on their own to do whatever they want. Instead of needing to spare time for others, they can spend all the time spoiling themselves. We only have this much time in our lives, so why waste it on others?
2. You can look at good-looking people anytime.
Being with a partner can make it difficult to take a glance at attractive people, not necessarily in a bad way, it can be just out of curiosity. If your partner found out that you are looking at other attractive potential partners, this might turn into an argument, which is another problem. But for single people, they can look at good-looking people because no one would get all jealous and try to pick a fight. This is certainly a great freedom single people have.
3. You can be selfish.
When people are in a relationship, oftentimes they cannot do things the way they want it to be. They need to look after what their other halves’ needs are, and aside from that, they need to make sure the time is right, or if it is convenient, or how much money would they need to spend. But for single people, they don’t even need to care what others think. They can eat whatever they like, and just do things that they themselves want.
4. You can save more money.
It is true that single people waste lesser money than people who are in relationships. This is because when you are in a relationship, you need to be prepared to pay off all those expensive birthday presents, or a dinner in a grand dinner for the anniversaries, or all those entertainments you have to pay for because your other half wants to. But if you are single, the only person you are paying for is yourself. You totally do not need to waste any money on others.
5. You can wear whatever you want.
There are people who control what their other halves’ wears in public. This does not necessarily mean your partner is controlling, they might just want to make sure you are comfortable in certain clothing. However, for single people, they can wear whatever they want in public. If they want to wear that sexy crop top, they can wear it. If they want to wear pajamas out, they could as well. And no one can have a say on what they wear.
6. You are less likely to get fat.
When people get into relationships, they are more likely to gain weight, due to all the delicious food they enjoy together, and also the lack of time to workout. Single people can have their appearance as their priority and eat however healthy they want to workout however much they desire, and they do not need to accommodate anyone for that. This also shows how single people get to waste less money than people in relationships.
7. You will encounter lesser arguments.
People in relationships will be times where both parties do not agree on something and get into arguments. Perhaps one wants to have Thai food for dinner, whereas the other wants Japanese food. Of course, things like dinner are just minor things. There are times where more serious things cause them to argue. Whereas for single people, since only your opinion matters, there is no one who would get into a fight with you just because of disagreement.
8. You can make more time for your friends.
Many people who are newbies in a relationship often make the mistake of putting too much time into their relation and neglect spending time with their friends and family. And as time pass, when they start to feel the excitement with their partner is gone, they start to miss their friends and regret not spending enough time with their friends. But, for single people, they only need to make time for their family and friends, thus they totally have more time as compared to people who are taken.
9. You have lesser people to impress.
People in relationships often have the pressure that they need to make a good impression on people relating to their other halves. It could be their parents, their relatives, or even their friends. They need to make sure not only do they dress well, but also they need to watch what they speak and their actions, to make sure they behaved like angels. Whereas for people who are single, there is no one they need to impress, thus they can behave however they want to.
10. You will be more independent.
Being in a relationship will cause you to be more dependable on your other halves because sometimes they will do things for you, or be your personal driver, or even visiting places together. One very important benefit of being single is that you get to be more independent. You will learn to do most things by yourself, and in time you will realize that growing up and taking your own responsibility is not that difficult.
11. You don’t need to compromise.
When a couple gets into an argument, they sometimes need to compromise, or else their relationship will be torn, even if this means they need to give up on their opinions just to create peace. Doing this can actually be bad for one’s emotional health, as this would cause one to bottle things up and mess up their thoughts. Single people, however, only need to compromise with their family or friends, and they are usually not as psychologically unhealthy as couples.
So here are just some of the benefits single people can enjoy. There are much more, but these 11 points are just a few of them. So the next time people ask why you are still single, just tell them these points and make them envious of your single life! And plus, being single is not a crime, so why be afraid to not have a partner?
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