Throughout high school and college, I've always had people ask me this famous question: "Why are you always single?" The answer to this question is quite simple, it's because I don't want a boyfriend. Yeah, sometimes it's lonely being single, and eventually I hope to find someone who is worth settling down for, but for now I'm completely content with being alone.

I take the time being single to focus on myself and grow myself. Being single is a great time to promote your own personal growth. You get more time to discover who you are, and what you want. Less energy is put into other people and you can be completely devoted to yourself, your own wants and needs. This is one of the things I love about being single, because at this point in my life, focusing on myself is a top priority.

I'm happy being single. Yeah, if someone walks into my life and I want to be around them, I'll get into a relationship. It would be nice to have someone around me that inspires me to grow as a person, and I could do the same for them. At this point, It's important to have someone in my life that helps build me up, and not tear me down. I'm not going to settle for any less than that. I'd rather be alone than settle for anything less.

Some people have found a person that can bring out the best and worst in them (but mostly the best), but I haven't yet, and I'm okay with that. When people ask me why I never date, many of them assume it's because I'm "bad at relationships or commitment." Or I'm "too selfish to focus on someone else." When that's the furthest thing from the truth. I'm just happy how things are, I'm happy being young and building up my own life. I'm a busy person, as many of us are. I don't have the time right now to focus on something bigger than myself. If I spend time with someone, I want it to be time well spent. I've been in too many bad relationships already, and sticking around for that isn't in my plans.

Since I just started at college, life's completely different. I love meeting all these new people from all walks of life. It's a totally different experience from high school, and college is the perfect opportunity to meet people and get to know people. Also, to get to know yourself. Living away from home is an eye-opening experience, and you learn a lot more about who you are than you think you would. The more time I have to figure out this process alone, the better.

On a completely serious note, though, I'd feel bad for the guy that has to cuddle me. I toss and turn too much, and if someone sleeps in the same bed as me, they usually end up on the floor. I really don't want to give up that extra half of the bed when I take naps, and worrying about hurting someone else in the process.

I guess long story short, I'm happy how things are. If someone comes along and wants to be part of my journey , and make me a part of theirs, that's awesome! Until then, I'm perfectly content using this time to figure myself out more, and grow as a person. (And have an entire bed to myself, yay.)