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5 Reasons to be Single During the Holdiays

There are more perks than you'd think.

Rebekah Latella
Sep 23, 2016
Pullman, WA
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With the holidays right around the corner, it can be rough out there for us single folks. Although the love in the air feels suffocating, there are many perks to being single during this time. They don't call it the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for nothing.

1) One less person to buy presents for.


Let's face it, as much as we love buying presents, money doesn't grow on trees. Finding the perfect gift for your special someone is stressful, time consuming and expensive. So instead of crying over being alone this holiday season, go buy yourself those fabulous shoes you've been eyeing.

2) More cookies for you!

My favorite thing about Christmas is baking and when I don't have a boyfriend, I don't have to share. 15 cookies eaten, 0 people judging me for it.

3) You can focus on your friends.

Now that you and all of your friends are single, you can celebrate together. Cuddle up with a friend and watch your favorite holiday flick while sipping on hot coco and eating sugar cookies. Nothing beats that.

4) You don't have to meet someones family.

Being in a relationship during any holiday means having to give up time with your own family so you can meet your boyfriend/girlfriends drunk Aunt Carol who pinches your cheeks and insists that you are "the most darling thing they have ever seen". Enough said.

5) You finally get to relax.


A huge perk of the holidays are that you get a break from work or school. Now that you are single, you can really focus on catching up on the sleep you lost during finals week. Go get your nails done, get a massage and relax. You deserve it.



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