I'm sure I'm not the only one that scrolls through Instagram seeing picture among picture of several different friends and their significant others. There are beach days and summer weddings and it seems like all these couples are getting pets together. Yeah it’s adorable, and yeah sometimes I wish I was the one with a cute boy to go on dates with, but being single is more than its cracked up to be. Here’s a list of reasons why being single is better than being in a relationship.

1. You can do whatever you're in the mood for

2. You have plenty of time for your friends

3. You don't feel obligated to look nice every day

4. You won't be judged for eating the whole pint of ice cream

5. If you don't feel like shaving your legs you can totally skip

6. You don't have to impress someone else's parents

7. One less birthday and anniversary to remember

8. You can watch as many chick flicks as you want without any complaints

9. You don't have to make your plans around someone else's schedule

10. You get a chance to discover who you really are

11. You can focus solely on your goals and dreams

12. Every night can be girls night

13. You won't feel guilty for looking at the cute boy in one of your classes

14. You don't have to worry about introducing a guy to your dad

15. You can focus more attention on your dogs

And possibly the best thing,

16. You never have to worry about getting your heart broken

Relationships can be incredible, but you are the only person you can always count on to be there, so get comfortable with who you are as a person and enjoy the single life while you have it.