5 You Get To Design Your Own Life (And Apartment)
Some people like their damn space. Both in the sense of their life generally — and just how their home is organized. “If you enjoy living alone and spending time by yourself, you would prefer not to have to negotiate for what you want with a partner, or your real love is your career, then perhaps you are better off being single,” Tina B. Tessina, aka Dr. Romance, psychotherapist and author of Love Styles: How to Celebrate Your Differences, tells Bustle. Cohabitation can be great, but it involves a lot of compromise. Being single means you don’t have to do that.
6 Your Other Relationships Flourish
Sure, it can feel like everyone else is coupled up when you’re single — but take a moment to think about how much those other relationships actually grow because you don’t have a partner.
“I think it is true that women are empowered to cultivate emotional resources that make them more able to be happy while single,” dating coach and certified matchmaker Francesca Hogi tells Bustle. While maintaining friendships is obviously important even when you’re dating, they almost always get more attention when you’re single.
7 And So Does Your Bank Account
In some ways, it’s a myth that couples are better off financially. “While couples can split many costs, that doesn’t put single women at a disadvantage. In fact, being single can be a huge advantage,” account Michael Eckstein tells Bustle. “When you’re single, you never have to clear ideas with a second person and you never have to compromise. This makes decisions a lot simpler and allows for extra savings opportunities.” You’re also not responsible for anyone else’s doubt or even their wants. If you’re looking to get your financial ducks in a row, being single can make it a lot smoother.
There are a lot of benefits to being single — and many they go beyond the obvious. If you’re worried about being on your own, just look at all the ways it can make actually your life better. There are some amazing opportunities, even if it’s hard at first.
