Bachelorhood means a variety of things to lots of people. To some, it is a period of a man's life when marriage should be in the front burner. To others, it is an opportunity to indulge in unprecedented debauchery because it is the only chance before marriage. There is no denying that a bachelor is an adult, hence reserves the right to do whatever he wishes. Even though this is true, it is very important not to miss the mark at this stage as the consequences may be irreversible. It is a period of in-depth discoveries. This is even more important because the man is now fully independent (probably living alone) and completely responsible for his decisions. It is a whole new phase of life and should be lived out judiciously, while enjoying the adventures of discovery.

1. DISCOVER SELF LOVE: Self love is not commonplace among lots of people. They find themselves depending on friends and family for love and happiness. Without mincing words, this is a wrong path. What becomes of you when your trusted friends do not meet your expectations? What would you do if it turned out that probably because of distance or some other reason, your family could not be there when you needed them? Take charge of your happiness. If you miss it now, you may never get it right. Learn to enjoy your own company, explore some more as this might be your only chance! If you already have a fiancée, before you tell her you love her again, make sure you already love yourself to the latter as you cannot truly love her if you are not in love with yourself. You cannot give what you do not have bro.

2. DISCOVER FINANCIAL PRUDENCE: Bachelorhood is not a tea party where just about anything is admissible. It is the period to master the art of financial prudence, which is an indispensable skill every bachelor looking forward to raising a happy family should be armed with. Put your priorities through thorough scrutiny, deciding what you really need and not necessarily what you want. Imbibe the culture of financial frugality, jettison the hedonistic lifestyle you have always been used to. However, this is not a call to deny yourself of the good things. Before you make an expense, make sure it is absolutely necessary.

3.DISCOVER KITCHEN SKILLS: Kitchen skills include (but not limited to) cooking, cleaning, doing the dishes, buying foodstuffs/groceries from the market etc. Harnessing your kitchen skills will not only help you save money and provide you with healthy food, it also etches your name in the good books of the female folks because to them, it portrays you in a very good light. Most of them agree with the school of thought that men with satisfactory kitchen skills are more romantic and would make better partners. It scores you more points when she comes visiting and gets treated to a tasty meal prepared by you. Being able to help out should not be regarded as condescending. I am sure she is worth it. Discover your kitchen skills starting today.

4.DISCOVER THE UNACCEPTABLE HABITS: Can you identify any habits of yours that could truncate your future? Anything at all you're not really proud of? Those are the unacceptable habits. By all means, work on them. If you have to get a counselor or therapist, please do so. Before it gets complicated, act now while you still can. It is true that no one is perfect but there is room to work on the seeming imperfections with a view of becoming a better person your future self would be grateful for. Do not give up on it.