The best things about being single

Nickle526
Nickle526 Posts: 239 Member
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I recently ended a long-term relationship. I am fascinated by my new-found freedom! Mostly little things, but there are some benefits!


Tonight's Best Thing: eating grapes in bed at 12:30am reading and no one can say a damn thing!:bigsmile:
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  • Beautiful_disaster40
    Beautiful_disaster40 Posts: 154
    Everything
  • Megan101792
    Megan101792 Posts: 3,194 Member
    not having to shave your legs on a daily basis.
  • Ripfit138
    Ripfit138 Posts: 1,148 Member
    Not having to talk on the phone for long periods of time
  • JBfoodforlife
    JBfoodforlife Posts: 1,371 Member
    Waking up at 4am... Not having to worry about waking anyone.... deciding to photograph the sunrise at the beach... priceless
  • abrar0290
    abrar0290 Posts: 218 Member
    Not feeling obligated to do a goddamn thing. I don't even have to shower today. I will, but I don't have to :D
  • p8liwag
    p8liwag Posts: 919 Member
    Peace and quiet
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  • Megan101792
    Megan101792 Posts: 3,194 Member
    A big bed to yourself.
  • Beautiful_disaster40
    Beautiful_disaster40 Posts: 154
    A big bed to yourself.

    I'm doing it wrong, I still sleep on "my" side!
  • Megan101792
    Megan101792 Posts: 3,194 Member
    me too but its nice to have it to yourself
  • Bucky83
    Bucky83 Posts: 1,194 Member
    I have a list, but only because I've been single all my life! Never had a serious relationship (dates here and there, just nothing long-term).

    Pros:

    Being able to sleep like a starfish in my double bed!
    Not having to tell anyone where I'm going or what I'm doing.
    Can stay up late/get up early without having someone complain.
    Can use up all the hot water in the shower if I want to!
    If I want to live off just Ramen noodles for the week, I can (Not healthy obviously, but can't be arsed to cook).
    Can hog the tv remote as much as I want!
    Can sit in front of tv for long spurts (e.g. tv marathon) and not give a damn.
    I can wizz with the door open!
    Pass wind...and not care! I like not having to hold it in at home. (Yes, us women do pass wind)
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    Don't have to justify that new pair of cross trainers even though I have a perfectly good pair already.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    not having to shave your legs on a daily basis.

    QFT...and exactly what I was going to post.
  • WarriorCupcakeBlydnsr
    WarriorCupcakeBlydnsr Posts: 2,150 Member
    No one to say anything when you decide to watch a cheesy movie just because it's on (Honest! the cats didn't even care when you start being goofy and saying: Rook! Tourouse! Godzirra is coming to destroy the virrage!.... Yes, I was watching an old black and white Godzilla movie the other night when nothing was on, had a great time, just wish I'd had some popcorn!)
  • prestigio
    prestigio Posts: 181 Member
    Wake-up in the morning, opening the fridge and seeing that everything is still there.
    Other great benefit: time.
  • CharleePear
    CharleePear Posts: 1,948 Member
    Not having to shave certain other parts either...
  • BigT555
    BigT555 Posts: 2,067 Member
    more time to focus on myself (which sounds selfish but im at a point in my life where i need it), and motivation to get into shape. just wasnt there in a relationship, me and my ex were in total couples coma
  • AeonAi
    AeonAi Posts: 60
    Being spontaneous without having to include someone else.
  • whisperfitandhappy
    whisperfitandhappy Posts: 101 Member
    No worrying about the other person.
    You can flirt with everyone!
    you can plan things without getting approval
    you can check people out and not feel guilty
    you can focus on yourself and how to make you happy

    I ended a 5 year relationship almost 4 months ago and IM SO MUCH HAPPIER. That relationship was very negative and I deserve better. I finally woke up and realized it, and now I'm focusing on myself for the first time. And it's great!!
  • lvpthemvp
    lvpthemvp Posts: 266 Member
    Ahhh my very own love affair. . . Time and space for self growth and self discovery.
  • sunglasses_and_ocean_waves
    sunglasses_and_ocean_waves Posts: 2,757 Member
    Not having to sneak more new dresses, shoes and lululemon into the house.
  • Okapi42
    Okapi42 Posts: 495 Member
    Having more time for the number one guy in my life, my horse... I can spend four hours a day at the barn and nobody complains!

    Also, the freedom to look for jobs Europe-wide without taking someone else into account.
  • ferasaldarmi
    ferasaldarmi Posts: 29 Member
    Everyone looks at the negative side?

    The best thing about it is the freedom of being able to decide on the right partner and prepare yourself for a wonderful life together. Obviously I'm happy to not be single although I was a hard core bachelor all my life.

    Seriously!
  • HunterKiller_deleted
    HunterKiller_deleted Posts: 458
    Lots of amazing sex!! Oh wait......
  • sunglasses_and_ocean_waves
    sunglasses_and_ocean_waves Posts: 2,757 Member
    shouldn't you be able to buy or do everything when you are involved? man I would want to stay single if that's the type of relationships you guys go through LOL

    Yeah, we're just a bunch of losers. Good thing for you you're better than us. :drinker:
  • sunglasses_and_ocean_waves
    sunglasses_and_ocean_waves Posts: 2,757 Member
    shouldn't you be able to buy or do everything when you are involved? man I would want to stay single if that's the type of relationships you guys go through LOL

    Yeah, we're just a bunch of losers. Good thing for you you're better than us. :drinker:
    Well I'm better than A LOT of people, I never mentioned which ones =P

    And how is it again that you're single?

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  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    -Not having to hide my shopping bags
    -Full rights to the remote
    -Doing what I want
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  • hastingsmassage
    hastingsmassage Posts: 162 Member
    Not sneaking in with shopping, new clothes and relaxed evenings without boring conversations...Not shaving every day and going to bed without make up lol
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Interesting. I'm in a relationship, we are monogamous, and we don't feel "constricted" at all! We love talking to eachother and sharing time, but we both have friends and activities we enjoy seperatly and give eachother space with ZERO resentment or question. I would argue that if you're feeling like you have to constantly "answer to someone" and feel stifled..the problem is not being married/in a relationship, the problem is the person you're with!!!!

    When I left my ex, I remember feeling relieved and "free", but once i found the right guy, I realized the man for me would never make me feel stifled in the first place.

    This X 1000. My ex made me feel that "suffocating" feeling, my current makes me feel free, like a weight off my shoulder.

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