But there are also other benefits — some that you might not have thought of yet. Because although it’s great to have the freedom to be on your own and maybe even go on on a bit of a sexual walkabout, there are other reasons that being single can totally rock your socks off. Here are the benefits that you might not have thought of.
1 You Can Fill Your Life With Things That Actually Make You Happy
So many people equate relationships and happiness— but that’s just not true for every relationship (or every person). “If you’re happy, then there’s no reason to push yourself to be in a relationship just because society expects it,” Kali Rogers, founder of Blush Online Life Coaching, tells Bustle. “Happiness is not a one size fits all, and can only be measured by the person experiencing it. So if being single makes you happy, stay single! That’s all there is to it.” If what makes you happy is travel, nights out with friends, hobbies, whatever — you have the chance to do it.
