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10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by Nobody: 11:57pm On Feb 14, 2015 |
So many people are ready to be kept or tied down with a ball and chain, that I decided to compile a list of all the things I love about being single. Here are 10 reasons to embrace the fact that you are not in a relationship and love your single life. When you are single you can do what you want, when you want and with whom you want. Being single is all about you. It is a special time to be true to yourself and be a little selfish. “You” is at the crux of embracing your single life. I am going to run down a list of reminders on why being single is not so bad after all. 1. No compromising. When you are single, you can do whatever it is that you love, without having to compromise for someone else’s needs or desires. Maybe you like fried chicken or you like to eat cookies under the stars in a tent in your backyard. There is nothing you have to give up. You can indulge in your guilty pleasures or just simply be yourself without having to give up any part of your pleasure in order to codify someone else. 2. No explaining or justifying. Not only do you not have to give up your pleasures, but neither do you have to explain or justify to anyone why it is you like doing them. This is liberating. Be yourself, no ifs ands or buts about it. 3. No guilt. Guilt is something that we can definitely do without. But, so much of our relationships revolve around guilt. The aformentioned compromising and explaining are often things we do to protect our relationship from it’s demise. We fear the loss. Instead of embracing impermanence and remembering what joys singlehood can bring, we often feel bad and guilty about our “selfish” ways. This leads to self- compromising behaviors. 4. No jealousy or insecurity. Remember this? Jealousy can come from you or your partner. When you celebrate your singlehood, jealousy and insecurity about other people fall down by the wayside. Who cares anymore? The most important person has become you. The ability to live and let live suddenly becomes within your reach. Goodbye jealousy. 5. Friends. Partners not only want explanations and compromise, but they also may be jealous of your friends? Perhaps, partners may limit the time you have to spend with friends. In many ways friends are more important than our partners. They are there for us when our relationships hit turbulence. Being single is a great time to nurture your friendships. So, hang out with your most debaucherous friends and feel not guilt about it. 6. Develop your identity. So often people lose themselves in other people, in their partner or in their relationship. Who are you? What is special about you? Singlehood is when you can really let yourself shine and be who you are meant to be. 7. Have “me time.” Like I mentioned before, the crux of singlehood is the freedom to do what you want, when you want, how you want, why you want and with whom. There is no one to answer to, explain, justify and compromise for. This independence should be embraced. You want a quiet evening at home or an entire week of solitude. It is all yours. Just say the word. The act of self-care is easy. 8. Pursue your dreams. Being single affords you the ability to pursue your dreams. Want to travel the world or join a touring circus? Guess what? Being single makes these types of dreams much easier. Single people can do the things that those in relationships cannot. Chart uncharted territory, be a trail blazer or do something that you have never done before. It might be easier to do these things without a ball and chain. 9. Financial independence. You do not have to ever pay for anyone else. You make your own money. So, spend your money the way you want. No joint bank accounts, no one telling you how to spend your money and no one asking you where your money went. 10. Emotional independence. This is probably the most liberating piece of all. Partners are not always supportive of our emotions. They take our emotions personally, they don’t understand them or they don’t support what we are feeling. Singles don’t have to explain why they feel happy, sad, angry, tired, moody, crabby or frustrated to anyone. Feel free to feel every emotion you have inside of you and not have to respond to anyone else about them. Some of these things sound downright selfish. But, the irony of it is that these seemingly selfish concepts might actually benefit our relationships. We might end up feeling better about ourselves in the long run, which in the end is key for long term happiness. |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by neutrotoba(m): 12:11am On Feb 15, 2015 |
See its not always that easy.. I'm technically single ryt nw, buh m stuck with my ex, and she with me. She still gets jealous wen I use a female's pic as my dp, I still do too buh not dat much... I stil have to explain my actions and all, same with her. All this things are only easy if yhu wer not once in love. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by Nobody: 12:16am On Feb 15, 2015 |
neutrotoba:you right G, but still gotta try, i've locked up my heart, no dating, it really cool being single, can talk to any girl or even have sex with em, no feeling guilty on cheating.. |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by elantraceey(f): 12:21am On Feb 15, 2015 |
Be honest with yourself , being single doesn't rock better in any way . 1 Like |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by neutrotoba(m): 12:25am On Feb 15, 2015 |
Merryking:yeah bro, I actually love being single, it gives you opportunity to be focused on being a man (Grinding lik a man) buh sometymz yhu jez miss affection and love, the type you can't get from flings and one night stands... I really dnt knw wot I prefer ryt nw lolz ![]() |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by Odunharry(m): 12:27am On Feb 15, 2015 |
elantraceey:lol |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by Shedysworld(m): 12:27am On Feb 15, 2015 |
Truly being single rocks better only when u don't have the perfect partner in a relationship. |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by neutrotoba(m): 12:27am On Feb 15, 2015 |
elantraceey:Elantraceey, have yhu bought shares on nairaland? Ur on every thread dz dayz, makes me wanna call yhu co-ownler ![]() |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by Nobody: 12:28am On Feb 15, 2015 |
elantraceey:hmmm, everybody have their own reasons in this world, your thought might not be mine |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by yomi007k(m): 12:28am On Feb 15, 2015 |
elantraceey:My, Dear it does oo. Op is ryt on some points. Being single favours guys more dan females esp if ur a "soji" guy. |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by Nobody: 12:29am On Feb 15, 2015 |
neutrotoba:same here, but after studies, can fall in luv later. |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by Nobody: 12:30am On Feb 15, 2015 |
yomi007k:thanks bruh |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by yomi007k(m): 12:33am On Feb 15, 2015 |
11) Being in a relationship is a full time job without pay. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by elantraceey(f): 12:33am On Feb 15, 2015 |
neutrotoba: Oh please , not again. |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by elantraceey(f): 12:34am On Feb 15, 2015 |
neutrotoba: That's it |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by Nobody: 12:39am On Feb 15, 2015 |
[url][/url] elantraceey:[img] elantraceey:[/img] elantraceey:i know you'd support it |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by dechandel(f): 1:23am On Feb 15, 2015 |
You do what you like.. Hang out with whoever Flirt with whoever And live your life like no one matters ![]() 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by Nobody: 1:29am On Feb 15, 2015 |
dechandel:you right, what matter most is, you living your life the way you wanted! Lols not thinking about nobody |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by ilo04(m): 3:13am On Feb 15, 2015 |
Being single is very boring nah today I know sha 1 Like |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by ilo04(m): 3:18am On Feb 15, 2015 |
dechandel:Hmmm but love is a beautiful thing |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by MrIncrediible(m): 3:28am On Feb 15, 2015 |
dechandel:No matter how much fun it is being single, there's that feeling of loneliness that comes around once in a while. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by dechandel(f): 8:32am On Feb 15, 2015 |
MrIncrediible:How can you get the tings of loneliness when you have the whole of yourself to love? |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by sallysalsa09: 8:58am On Feb 15, 2015 |
MrIncrediible:KWARET |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by Nobody: 9:01am On Feb 15, 2015 |
sallysalsa09:lols, i object, but being single is somehow fun, but sometimes being in luv with the right person is cool but not just any person |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by MrIncrediible(m): 9:20am On Feb 15, 2015 |
dechandel:I don't know how plausible your theory is...I'll say there are two categories of single people -those who have been in a relationship before and those who have never been in one before. It's entirely impossible for you to be in category 1 and not have feelings of loneliness once in a while when you're in the process of adapting to the "single life". Maybe you're in category 2 ![]() 1 Like |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by sallysalsa09: 9:23am On Feb 15, 2015 |
Merryking: BEING SINGLE IS LONELY AND NOT FUN.TRUST I KNOW AND HATE THAT FEELING. IT MAKES YOU YOU WORSE.I KINDA LIKE THE DRAMA IN RELATIONSHIP. I MISS DAT 1 Like |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by mhyra(f): 10:11am On Feb 15, 2015 |
Op say the truth, if you'd see dat almost-perfect partner you've always dream about sweep you off your feet.. Would you still come here to post this.. Singleness can not be compared with being with someone you love. |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by passionate88: 1:07pm On Feb 15, 2015 |
elantraceey:Believe me, it is one of the best feeling (if not the best sef) on mother earth.... You have complete freedom to do things (lawful) things... No emotional blackmails, no depreciating financial status, no hasslings, no tke me here, buy this, etc... The list is endless... When I'm with some of my female friends, I do pity them.. Relationship is just not what I always thought it would look like when I was a kid |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by PHgirl(f): 1:54pm On Feb 15, 2015 |
Being single is one of the best feelings. You can hang out with whoever, flirt with whoever, do whatever whenever you want. You're under no obligations. It's really rad. ![]() |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by Nobody: 1:59pm On Feb 15, 2015 |
PHgirl:you know that isnt true ![]() |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by PHgirl(f): 2:08pm On Feb 15, 2015 |
hammer2010: Really? I'm assuming you said so because you have a really good relationship which you won't trade for anything in the world. Not bad. ![]() |
Re: 10 Reasons Why Being Single Rocks Better by Nobody: 2:13pm On Feb 15, 2015 |
Being single is no fun... ![]() It's boring and lonely... ![]() |
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