Shayma Vawda

The Benefits of Being Single Some single women may feel envious of those who are in relationships. If you have been looking at your friends or family members that are in relationships and you feel awkward or miserable; read on. You are not alone, a study had shown that an astounding 64 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 to 29 were single in 2014. This figure has increased from 2004, which was 52 percent. There is also many benefits of being single, don’t despair. You can concentrate on your career Careers have become a vital part of life in today’s times. Whether you are studying or planning on getting promoted, it takes up a lot of time. Imagine if you had a partner that’s demanding all of that time that you are putting into your career? It would make it more difficult for you to reach your goals. You can also work as many hours as you like, without having to explaining to anyone. You get to travel You can just wake up on any morning and decide to go work, live or travel overseas; without worrying about anyone. A partner wouldn’t be happy if you didn’t include them in plans like this and it could cause a strain on the relationship. Being single means you get to travel without hesitation. You have time for yourself Imagine a partner nagging to cook a meal when you are really not in the mood for the kitchen and you had a long tiring day at work. Being single means you can eat out every day if you like. You get to have girl’s night more often. You also have more time for your hobbies. If you still haven’t found something that you like doing; consider these options: horse riding, sign up for a dance class, yoga, enrol at your nearest gym and just about anything. The list is truly endless! You also have more time for shopping and going to the spa, need I say more? Married women and women with kids would die to have these luxuries. You can spoil yourself Married women and women with kids, usually have to put their families needs first before themselves. Single women can splurge and not feel guilty about it thereafter. Whether you are spending thousands on your wardrobe, dinning at the finest restaurants or going to the spa every day, you are not obligated to anyone, you get to spend as you like. You can flirt with anyone You can flirt with anyone and anytime without having to worry about a jealous partner. Flirting is really fun and many people in relationships do it. Imagine having an insecure partner, that’s constantly worried about who you are talking to and someone who’s constantly going through your text messages to see who’s been chatting to you. For women that love flirting, singlehood could be for you. Bad relationships Believe it or not, there are an astounding number of couples out there, who are miserable. They are just staying together for the sake of their kids, religious beliefs and a lot of women are with men due to financial issues. Being single means you have independence. Imagine having to live with someone whom you are not happy with, for the rest of your life. Social Life Single women have more of a social life than women in relationships. This means more nights out with the girls, spending more time with your male friends and just having fun with people in your circle. Single people also participate in social activities such as volunteering and attending classes. Alone time Alone time is something that’s become a need for both men and women. Women need time to think, rejuvenate and just enjoy being by themselves. Women in relationships and women with kids would die to have alone time! Being alone doesn’t mean sitting all alone in your apartment, you can take a long walk, sit in a park or even take a drive. These are good methods of coping with stress and it’s a perfect way to relax and enjoy tranquillity. Singles are more resilient than people who are paired, this is because singlehood teaches you how to be independent and singles don’t rely on their partners for their happiness. No having to deal with in-laws or your partners parents Sometimes I really do feel that mother in-laws and daughter in-laws were not destined to get along. Majority of women have bad relationships with their in-laws. Being single means not having to deal with clingy or controlling in-laws. I’m quite certain that you have heard of at least one woman or man complaining about their in-laws. Next time you hear this, consider yourself blessed. Social Media You don’t have to worry about what your partner would say when you post a picture of yourself wearing that sexy little black dress or guys liking and commenting on your pictures. Single people have the luxury of posting whatever they want. Single people can also mingle freely with other people over social media. Besides your freedom over social media, you also don’t have to monitor your partner’s posts or have to worry about who he is mingling with. You get to save money You have more money in your pocket and you get to save when you are single. Having a partner means more expenses and more money getting spent when you are out whether it’s eating out or travelling. Even worse, couples with children have to put their kid’s needs first before their own. Money can also cause a lot of problems in relationships. Which inevitably leads to partners lying about their income. Possessive and jealous partners Having an insecure partner can be quite frustrating and annoying too! There are lots of men out there who are very insecure. People are under impression that this is a thing of the past. However, in actual fact it really isn’t. As I said earlier, imagine having a partner that’s constantly watching over you and who you are talking to and where you are going. This also takes a toll on your mental wellbeing. Singles are most likely to be and stay in shape Studies have proven this. It has shown that married couples are less likely to have physical activity than single and divorcees. Women in relationships and men too have less time to exercise, they usually skip the gym and laze around with their partner. Single women want to stay in shape with hopes of attracting a potential partner. A lot of women in relationships also tend to let themselves ‘go’. Especially after having kids, these women tend to neglect their appearance. Single people have more time on their hands to take care of themselves. You get better sleep I read this somewhere and I was shocked, I mean who can resist a good cuddle? If your partner struggles with a sleep disorder, or a different sleeping pattern, sleep walking, bad dreams, even tossing and turning; it completely disturbs and messes up your sleep. Even a snoring partner can be extremely disturbing. All of the above actually lead to partners sleeping in separate bedrooms because one of them couldn’t get sufficient and peaceful sleep. Bottom line Being single isn’t a bad thing, rather count your blessings and enjoy your life to the fullest while you can.