12 Reasons Why Living Alone Is The Best
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12 Reasons Why Living Alone Is The Best

I will die living alone if it means I get to keep these privileges

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12 Reasons Why Living Alone Is The Best
Guillermo Nolasco

I may complain a lot about having three jobs because I have bills to pay but there are two things that make it all worth it: my dog, Cerberus, and living all by myself. This might come as a surprise to some people because there are sad songs literally written about my situation, but as I am laying on my couch while I'm typing this out with my dog at my feet I get a moment of content that I can rarely catch in my busy life. Of course, this list won't be true for everyone who lives alone but for me, an introvert who craves total independence, these are the small things that make all my tension momentarily weakens.

1. You get to walk around naked

I mean, so long as you don't have big windows or so long as those windows are covered.

2. You can sing as loud as you want

Even if you're really bad at it!

3. You can play your music/movies/TV shows/video games as loud as you want

I mean...if you have a shared wall with your neighbor this might not be a privilege you have. (Unless you're a shitty neighbor).

4. You only clean up your own messes

There's dishes in the sink? Those are your dishes that you used! You don't have to anyone else's dishes or cleaning! Every mess is yours and you don't have to feel bitter about cleaning up after someone else!

5. You can use the bathroom without closing the door

This can be awkward if you have a curious indoor pet.

6. You can leave your clothes wherever you want

Come in the door? Take off your bra and throw it on the kitchen or living room floor!

7. You don't have to share your food

You also don't have to label which food is yours and you don't have to feel guilty about making food and not sharing it.

8. The bathroom is all yours

You get a bathroom all to yourself and you get to stay in there as long as you want!

9. All the space is yours

You can put anything in any area of your home! It's your choice only!

10. You are accountable for the utilities

You can control how much electricity, water, and gas you use. If you lived with people before just watch those bills go down as you turn off every light behind you, keep the thermostat at the temperature you prefer (or in my case: the temperature I can afford), and have a shower or bath for as long as you want (can afford).

11. You don't have to deal with other people's friends or noises

You want to go to bed early for a change? Go ahead because no one is going to loudly use the kitchen, loudly enter the house with loud friends, or enjoy some entertainment like movies...loudly.

12. You don't have to worry about being a good roommate

You don't have to worry or feel guilty about being a roommate like the one I just described. You won't bother anyone with your loudness...except for the ghosts!

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