'Tis the season to be in a relationship.

At least that's what Hallmark, Kay Jewelers, etc., etc. want you to think. However if you're asking me, 'tis the season to be happy with where you're at in your life. Single, married, seeing someone or committed: 'tis the season to be grateful you can spend this time with your loved ones.

Personally, it's been a couple years since I've spent the holidays with a significant other and I'm honestly not that upset about it. Actually, I'm not upset about it at all-- here's why:

1. It means more family time.

2. No deciding who's parents house to go to when.

3. No buying an S/O's gift.

4. No being disappointed in the gift your S/O got you.

5. Mistletoe surprises *insert wink-y face*

6. The realization you didn't settle just because it was 'cuddling season.'

7. Secret Santa just got a tad bit more interesting.

8. You go ahead and have seconds, or thirds... You know what? Have fourths -- you do you, boo.

9. There's also sweets everywhere, so eat your heart out, baby.

10. You don't have to deal with questions from your senile relatives like 'when are you having kids?' or 'when's the wedding?'

11. The possibility of meeting someone cute a holiday party.