Being Single Isn't a Bad Thing—Here's Why
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- 18 May 2022
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Being single isn't an easy feat—especially in today's world, where single women are labeled as a "lonely" bunch. Our current society has also conditioned everyone to believe that someone's a failure unless they're not in a romantic relationship. Indeed, living in a society where you get sympathetic stares when you reach a certain age and are not in a relationship or aren't married can be very hard. But, being single isn't a bad thing at all.
Singlehood in the Current Era
The reality is that there are 34.8 million Filipino singles, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority in 2015. True enough, this number has been rising—with more single locals than before.
Hence, even when you’re alone as a single person, you’re far from an anomaly. You’re actually the norm in this era where having a revolutionary heart and mind is necessary.
Reasons Why Being Single Is a Good Thing
If you’re still unsure why being single is never a bad thing, here are more reasons to know:
1. You develop fulfilling friendships
Single people aren’t necessarily unhappy. They don’t lie in bed, moping about their relationship status. Contrary to unpopular beliefs, singlehood and happiness can be synonymous terms.
Being single can be fulfilling, much like being in a relationship. One reason would have to be because singles get to develop a deeper relationship with the people around them—be it friends or family.
2. You become financially independent
One of the perks of being in a relationship is sharing financial responsibilities and burdens with someone. But, it doesn’t guarantee you financial security all the same. In fact, being single can be more beneficial than being in a relationship.
When you’re single and don’t have someone you can rely on to cover your financial expenses, you’re forced to do things alone. You push yourself to be proactive and resourceful. Hence, you find better and cheaper ways to get things done.
3. You prioritize your health more
While couples in a relationship are arguably happier, research points out that single people are typically healthier.
Single people care more about their health and overall well-being. Hence, they exercise more, eat right, and follow better lifestyles. They also take better care of themselves by being more positive and content with their lives.
And, just to throw it out there, single people tend to be more sexually active than married couples. This data is according to a survey conducted between 1989 and 2014.
4. You learn to figure out what you want in life
Singledom is the perfect season to figure out one’s values and goals in life. It’s the ideal time to know what you want in life and where you want to be in life.
When you’re in a relationship, you tend to focus on what will be beneficial for you both than for yourself alone. And, this isn’t a bad thing at all. But, when you’re single, you get to reevaluate who you are and where you wish to be in the future.
Thankfully, through singledom, you have free time to ask yourself questions. These could be like, “What are the things I’m most passionate about?” “What changes am I willing to become the best version of myself?” and “How hard am I ready to work to get what I want?”
By being single—and actually happy about it—you get to focus on the one significant factor that’ll make all your steps feasible: yourself.
5. You understand yourself better
Everyone has this never-ending quest to learn more about themselves. While no one truly knows when one meets their genuine selves, it surely happens when one finds time to get in touch with oneself. And, singlehood may (or may not be) the perfect moment for that.
Being single can present an advantageous prospect for you and your quest for self-discovery. You get to learn a whole lot of things you didn’t know before. It could be discovering you’re a good dancer or that you’re a natural at golf.
More importantly, you’ll learn to value your freedom and become more accountable for your choices and actions. When you’re happily single, you get to embrace your genuine self.
All those things are crucial in your quest for self-discovery. Before sharing your life with someone special, you’d need to be a whole, happy, and contented person.
No one can ever complete you—you can only complement with someone who could be your person. Hence, this should be your goal: to be complete on your own before trying to complement well with someone else. Read More…
