It is put into our minds at a young age that we need to find that special someone. We fall into the trap that we can not be happy if we are not paired off. We lower our standards to ensure we are not left behind and stay in relationships despite our unhappiness. There is a terrible stigma attached to being single that needs to change. Things really start to happen in your life when you learn to truly be happy alone. Here are just a few:

1. You can put down your phone!

You are no longer glued to your phone waiting for a potential love of your life to text you. You no longer have to scroll through Facebook profiles or swipe through Tinder profiles. There is an abundant amount of free time that opens up when you put away your phone!

2. You can finally have fun

With all the free time you have after putting away your phone, you can go have some fun! You no longer need to care if someone cute is watching. You can finally let loose and be yourself. Do something you really love!

3. Strengthen relationships

Always searching for a romantic relationship, you sometimes forget about the relationships you already have! Friends and family can finally have your attention. You no longer feel like a third wheel when you go out with a couple. You begin to remember why you became friends in the first place, you have so much fun together! You also start to develop real friendships with the opposite sex.

4. Focus on your goals

You are able to focus more attention to yourself and what you want to do with your life. When you give up your dream of marrying a rich man, you realize you do not need a man to make you rich!

5. Love yourself

You no longer need someone else to validate how wonderful you are! You realize that you are beautiful, strong and smart. There is so much more to yourself than you ever knew. When you quit trying to get to know everyone else, you can finally get to know yourself.