There seems to be a trend among articles I see on The Odyssey and other sites covering topics like “how you know you’ve found the right guy” and “why we need to start dating again.” But when I read a headline like that I think, What about the ladies who haven’t experienced that yet or who have never found anyone, let alone the right one? Well, that's what this article is for — an inspiration to all who were never “lucky” enough to change their relationship status on Facebook from “single” to “in a relationship.” Because, let's face it — that’s the ultimate indicator that things must be pretty serious.
Sure, you've been on the market nearly twenty years, and you're tired of being asked whether you have a boyfriend at all those family gatherings. But after this long, you know you can’t just be with anyone, you've built the anticipation all your life. So, here are six reasons why not being in a relationship at this point in your life may confuse you (because we’re funny and awesome), but being single ain’t so bad:
1. It saves you money.
Don’t bother spending a dollar on another person for that pair of Ray-Bans or that Michael Kors watch. Save that dough, and buy yourself something nice because we know you deserve it and don't need anyone else to think so.
2. Because being emotional sucks.
As entertaining as it is, nothing makes me cringe more than those couples who post paragraphs about their “BAE” on social media. Whether it be an anniversary or break-up post containing every little detail, I feel so involved it's like I'm in the relationship.
3. You can do what you want.
In college, there are plenty of fun activities like that party Friday night where you wanna wear that new crop top you bought that makes your boobs look awesome. But for you taken sistahs, you may not be able to do that because your boo is making sure you stay home, reading the Bible, in an ankle skirt and that new turtleneck he bought for you at J. Crew.
4. Food is much better.
The one thing in life that will never cheat or lie and will always be there is ... food. Whether it's 2 o'clock in the afternoon or 2 o'clock in the morning, a Chipotle burrito will always sound better than your BAE.
5. Your best friend already feels like a boyfriend.
We all have that friend that, every second you're not hanging out, you're either texting or Snapchatting. On top of that, you fight like an old married couple, but always come back to each other? Face it, you're already in a relationship. What more could you really need?
6. Having high expectations is a problem.
Sure, I don't look like a Victoria’s Secret model or anything, but I sure as heck think I deserve a man who's dating one, and so should you. Of course, there will always been someone better looking and smarter than you, but no one else will have your stunning sense of humor and ability to eat an entire tub of Ben & Jerry’s in one sitting.
