College seems like it's the perfect time to date around and "find the one."

In fact, there can sometimes be A LOT of pressure to have a guy to introduce at Thanksgiving. Girl, I feel you. Take it from the girl who's been single her entire life, I get it. My extended family is starting to ask if there's a guy in my life. And, like the last 18 years, the answer is no. And while my Dad is completely okay with this answer, others, especially my fellow college students, are so confused by the idea. I've been single my entirelife?

And the answer is, I have. And I don't regret it. I'm single and I'm thriving in it. The only time I wish I have a boyfriend is Halloween when the cute couple costumes surface again. I spent my entire high school career doing what I wanted. There was never another person (outside of my parents) that I had to plan around ever. I had free time to do homework, hang out with friends, or be involved in my multiple extracurriculars. I spent my true teenage years figuring me out.

And I'm having an even better time succeeding in the single life in college. First off, I'm carrying 15 credit hours, volunteering, and working a part-time job. Where could I even get the time to date and maintain a relationship? I don't feel any guilt studying for three hours on a Saturday because that's the best thing I can do with my time right now. Don't get me wrong, relationships (platonic and romantic), are a super important aspect of life. And those of you who have a significant other, I applaud you because I couldn't do it.

But, for me right now, romantic relationships don't matter.

And besides, teenage politics are really hard. I've had one incident with a boy and it just ended up confusing me (and him) and made me realize I'm not ready for all relationships involve. Right now, boys are just too hard for the life I want to lead.

The way I view my single status is that I'm just prepping for my "in a relationship" status. I'm figuring myself out and what my life looks like. I'm finding what's important to me by only having to worry about what I want. I'm building my goals and putting effort into myself so when a boyfriend comes around I can say I've taken mytime and I'm ready for our time.

What better way to spend my youth than being totally selfish by doing what's best for me. I get to spend my time working towards my goals solely. I'm excited to one day have to focus on our goals, but for now, I'm content with focusing on me. Not only am I working on me, but I'm bettering my future relationships because when he comes along, I'll already have achieved my goals.