Yes, I'm still single.

I've never been the dating type. I never did the whole second-grade Valentine thing. I never took a date to prom. I've made it through my first semester of college with out falling for a Brad or Chad at a tailgate. I've talked to my fair share of guys throughout the last couple years and other than one lacking attempt at a relationship, I am still single. And that's okay.

We live in a world where your ability to be in a relationship somehow defines your ability to "grow up" and be seen as an equal.

We get so caught up in our urge to find someone to love and be with for the rest of our lives that we forget one major thing: How to learn to love and accept the one person we will truly be with for the rest of our lives, ourselves.

From a young age we focus in on this idea that we have to be with someone, and if we're not, then something is wrong with us.

The truth is, we all roll at different speeds. Some people find their true love in the 8th grade and never have to worry about the wonderful world of dating. Others bounce around from relationship to relationship looking for something they can't find. Then there are the people like me, the ones who can't seem to find anyone they like enough to make it worth the try. I'm content with that though.

Being single throughout high school and the beginning of college has taught me more about myself than I could have ever imagined.

I know how to be alone on holidays. I can happily go order take out and watch a movie by myself on Friday night. I work hard and buy what ever I want. I do not need anyone else to make me feel special or validate my worth. I know who I am and what I stand for, and no one is going to change that.

So, I am okay with being single. Do I want to be single forever? That's a definite no. Do I still have days where I wish a guy would open my car door or text me a sweet good morning text? Yes, and that's okay too. I'm still single and at this point in my life, that is totally okay.