College is supposed to be the funnest time of your life, and being in a relationship just throws, twists and turns that logic. Being only 20 years old, I have watched a lot of my high school and college friends (myself included) get so wrapped up in a boy. In experiencing this, I wish I had learned sooner that it’s OK to be alone. Here are eleven reasons why it's not only important to be single, but to live up that single life.
1. You don't need someone else to be happy.
You don't need someone else or a relationship to enjoy life. Life can be enjoyed, and full of love and happiness without that component in your life. The whole idea is that you have to focus on what makes you happy and pursue it. Don't hold yourself back because you're not in a relationship, move forward.
2. You have the power.
This is just an acknowledgement that as a single person, you have the power and freedom to do whatever you want to do and go where you want to go. So live it up!
3. Less aggravation and less drama.
College is already stressful enough, there is nothing better than having the option to have less of it. The less drama the better, friends.
4. You don't have to answer to anyone.
That's right, you heard me. What I'm saying is that you choose who you want to answer to and it's not a big deal if you don't answer at all.
5. You learn that it's OK to be alone.
In the single life, you learn so much more about yourself. As I have grown older, I have realized that alone time is so so important. Because of it I have become more independent and it is actually enjoyable.
6. Ladies, two words: free drinks.
Thanks, Boys!
7. You don't have to explain any questionable actions to anyone.
No regrets and no worrying necessary. You are free to make bad decisions. Remember, you're single!
8. You can go to functions with different people each and every time.
What's the fun in having the same date when you can have multiple ones.
9. The only tears shed will be from laughter.
No boyfriend, no problem. Nothing like a good ole girl's night.
10. You have your whole life to be with someone.
We are still so young, and life still has a lot to offer besides being in a relationship. No reason to worry about that, now.
11. Ladies, having a night to just eat and be ugly all alone is totally cool.
By this I'm saying grab that pint of Ben & Jerry's chocolate fudge brownie, throw on your favorite sweats and an XL tee – it's time for a Netflix binge.
