It seems like everyone around me lately is so obsessed with being in a relationship. Now I'm not saying that there is anything wrong with being in a happy and healthy relationship. After all, I love love. Love is great but people often times forget that there are plenty of great things that can come from being single.

1. You don’t have to answer to anyone but yourself, like ever

Where are you going? Wherever I want. Who are you going with? Whoever I want. Why’d you do that? Uhm, because I wanted to.

2. You are in complete control of your happiness

No dealing with anyone’s mood swings or petty arguments.

3. There’s plenty of time to focus on self-care and improving yourself

Discover new passions. Pick up new hobbies. Find out who you are and what you love.

4. You don’t have to shave if you don’t want to

5. You’ll have plenty of time to focus on school or your job without anyone to distract you

6. You can spend your paycheck on whatever you want

No saving for anniversaries or date nights. The only person that you have to spoil is yourself.

7. You can be friends with/talk to whoever you please

8. You can eat whatever you want for breakfast and lunch and dinner

Bagels? Why not? Wanna order Chinese? Sick? How about Mexican? Sounds good!

9. You can take up the entire bed

No one there to hog the covers. No one to keep you up with their snoring or constant tossing and turning. 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep? Sign me up!

10. Alone time can actually be some of the best time. There’s nothing as relaxing as hanging out with yourself

11. You learn to love and cherish your independence

You don’t need a romantic relationship to be fulfilled because you complete yourself just fine.

12. You don’t have to deal with anyone else’s problems but your own

13. You create your own routine and do things on your own time

14. You can flirt with whoever you want

Admit it, flirting can be really fun.

15. You can focus on your overall well-being and regain your health

Spend a few hours at the gym if you want to or take up yoga. Take care of your mental health. There’s nothing nearly as satisfying as a healthy physical and mental transformation.