10 Reasons Why People Say Being Single Is Worth It, Now More Than Ever

In a world where romantic relationships are put on a pedestal, it’s surprising to see a shift towards embracing the single life. Being single has become a bigger hot topic than having a partner as more and more people break societal norms and enjoy stress-free singledom. Here are ten reasons why folks from an online community say being single is worth it.

1. You Can Do Whatever You Want, Whenever You Want

Just getting up and doing something without having to tell anyone sounds like so much fun. If you’re feeling like having ice cream for breakfast, there’s no one to nag you about your health. If you’re feeling like staying in bed all day, no one’s going to ask you to get up, except maybe your boss. The single life brings freedom that you just can’t get in a relationship. I didn’t move out of my parent’s house just to listen to someone else’s bickering.

2. No One Touches Your Stuff

If you’re anything like me, then you despise people who move your stuff around without asking. Living with someone else requires a certain kind of patience, and not everyone has it. If I’ve put my reading glasses on my side table, I should find them on my side table instead of having to endlessly look for them everywhere and realizing my partner was “tidying up.”

3. Spending Money on What You Want

When you’re single, you’re not part of a unit, so you aren’t accountable to anyone. Some people just want to live out their childhood dreams, buy a giant Lego set, and enjoy it without anyone telling them otherwise. Thinking about your finances can be daunting, but having to think about it in terms of your significant other is a nightmare I don’t want to be part of.

4. Unlimited Personal Space

You’ve had a stressful day at work, so you come home late at night and just want some one-on-one time with yourself, but you can’t because your partner wants to go out for dinner. Sounds atrocious, right? Well, if you’re single, you will never have to worry about personal space again. Come home from work, kick off those shoes, and get into bed with a tub of ice cream and Netflix. True heaven.

5. No In-Law Visits

Having to deal with your parents is challenging enough, but add your partner’s parents on top of it, and you’ll be crushed under the weight of expectations and self-doubts. It’s basically like having two sets of parents who’re going to show up unexpectedly, enter your room without knocking, and completely violate your privacy.

6. Self-Discovery

When you’re living with someone and practically breathing the same air most of the time, it’s hard to know who you are without your significant other. Being alone is when you can truly discover your arc and purpose in life. It might sound like a cliche, but you can’t be with someone if you don’t know who you are.

7. A Stress-Free Life

Life is already so stressful, but having a partner may make it a lot worse. It might look like butterflies and rainbows, but relationships take a lot of work. You’ll eventually fight, argue, and cry, which takes a massive toll on your mental health. Some people just don’t have the emotional capacity to deal with it.

8. No Fear of Getting Cheated On

A lot of people have trust and commitment issues that take a long time to get over. Even if you’re not someone who struggles with these problems, your partner might still have them, which means you’ll definitely have to provide a lot of emotional care.

And, the fear of getting cheated on is arguably worse than when it actually happens. Constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop is not how I want to spend my time.

9. No More Bed Sharing

The warm comfort of your blanket hugging your body and the whole bed to yourself is a dream come true. No one to pull it off of you in the middle of the night, no random arms slapping you in the face, and no one forcing you to cuddle when you just want to sleep. I’ll get behind that any day.

10.  Pure and Utter Silence

Some people genuinely enjoy the peace and silence that comes with being single. When you walk into your house and you hear absolutely nothing, it can be pretty comforting, especially when you need a break. Everyone has different moods, but it will eventually turn into a fight if you feel overstimulated while your partner wants to watch some Netflix.

Source: Reddit.