The longer I stay single, the more I wonder if I’ll ever find the right partner. Maybe I’m not supposed to have a lifelong relationship. Maybe that’s not in the cards for me. Perhaps instead I’m supposed to find fulfillment and satisfaction all on my own.
- I’ve been single a while and I don’t see that changing. I know that anything can happen. On the other hand, unless my situation and lifestyle drastically change or some magical guy falls out of the sky, I don’t see how. I stopped looking for someone to sweep me off my feet a long time ago. It’s not a productive way to live.
- I’m used to the perks of being on my own. I’ve been single for a couple years but I’ve lived alone for eight. I’m pretty used to getting to do whatever I want. I like things a certain way and it’s hard to step away from that now. I’m not great at compromise, so maybe I’m not supposed to be with anyone.
- It wouldn’t be the worst thing. There are a lot of positive elements of being single. There are some negatives too, but that’s life. There are negatives to being in a relationship as well. The longer that I roll solo, the more I realize maybe the good stuff is worth a few drawbacks.
- I enjoy the flexibility of single life. I’m not gonna lie, it’s great. I literally have nothing tying me down. I could move across the world tomorrow if I really wanted. I don’t have to worry about a partner’s needs, wants, or responsibilities. All I have to consider is what I want and need. That’s rad.
- I don’t feel the need to follow a traditional path. I can’t say that I’ve ever wanted a wedding, a family, or one steady career. That sounds kind of boring, TBH. I’m perfectly okay living my life in a way that doesn’t match the norm, and that includes my relationship status. I’ve never been traditional – why start now?
- Nothing about being single = failure. That way of thinking is dying. A lot of people stay single for a long time now, even forever, because we aren’t willing to settle. It’s not about finding stability and starting a family immediately anymore. It’s about building a truly happy and lasting relationship. If I don’t find the right guy, I won’t live a mediocre life with the wrong one.
- I don’t want to start a family so I’ve got nothing but time. There are no real restrictions on my love life. I don’t feel like I need to get a man so that I can start popping out kids. I might not find a great man until later in life. I may never find him at all, but if I’m happy, that’s okay.
- I’m capable of giving myself all the love I need. The best thing I ever did was learn to love myself. Once I started giving myself the affection and attention I’d wasted on men who didn’t appreciate it, I realized that I was happier on my own. It’s terrific—it truly changed my life.
- I have the best circle of friends ever. I’ve always had stronger friendships than romantic relationships. They boost me up when I’m single because they help me realize that I have a ton of love and support in my life even without a boyfriend. Who needs a man when I’m surrounded by wonderful people?
- I love having time to devote to my family and my BFFs. There’s only so much time to go around, and my solo status means that I can give it to the people I love. I can visit my family whenever I want. I don’t feel guilty about dividing my attention between friends and a boyfriend. It’s wonderful.
- I actually prefer solo adventure and travel. I adore going new places alone. I can explore to my heart’s content and do whatever I want in the moment. It’s pretty amazing not to have to cater to anyone else. In fact, the more I adventure by myself, the more I suspect it may be my destiny to do so for the long haul.
- Going out by myself doesn’t phase me. Some people feel weird dining out alone or going to movies by themselves. Not me. I am perfectly comfortable taking myself out—I’m not going to miss out just because no one else is offering. I won’t sit around at home waiting.
- I no longer think that I need a partner to complete me. I always valued romantic love above everything else. I was young and I thought I needed it to have a happy life. While I’d still like to find the right man, I know now that I can live without him. I have an awesome existence regardless!
- I don’t want to waste any time searching for love. It’s just not worth it to me. I used to focus on finding a man so completely that I lost sight of everything else in my life. Then I realized I was letting my best years slip away pining for some fantasy of the perfect boyfriend.
- I’ve always been a bit of a loner anyway. I can be very social, friendly and outgoing as long as I get my alone time. I need a lot of space in order to recharge and rejuvenate myself to go back out into the world. That’s why I don’t have a problem remaining single—I don’t really get lonely.
