I went through a preeeeety long stretch of being Single. Just shy of a Decade from my early 20’s to my early 30’s. I was wrestling with some significant Personal Issues including losing a Son and a Father and just didn’t have the emotional depth to be there for a Partner. I felt like I could barely look after myself at times.
That is NOT to say that it was all bad. There were (ARE I suppose) things I LOVED about being Single so when I stumbled upon a now-deleted Reddit user posted a question: “What is a reason you are glad to be single?” it resonated.
The thread, almost 13,000 comments last I looked, has some GREAT responses. From being able to sleep in the middle of the bed (WHO doesn’t LOVE to Starfish) to not being forced to hang out with someone else’s friends, here are some of the most popular replies.
“On a day to day basis, I struggle less with feelings of guilt. There are things one misses out on by not being in a relationship, but not beating yourself up over a snappish reply or a thoughtless gesture towards someone you care about are not among them.”
“I remember rushing home every day because if I was even 5 minutes late getting in the door, I would have to explain myself. Then I would walk in perfectly on time and he’d still be in a horrible mood. Now I can spend the whole day driving around doing absolutely nothing and I don’t have to explain it to anybody and going home is actually an enjoyable thought.”
“Learned to love myself without needing anyone else’s words of affirmation after being single for the first time in a few years.”
So – Let’s hear from YOU. Wether it’s where you are now or where you were. Share ONE REASON YOU LOVE(D) BEING SINGLE.
