Most people long at some point in their life for a significant other to come into their lives. It can be hard to be single, especially if you have been for a while. However, this is a time in your life to celebrate! I’m not saying that being single forever is the perfect plan, but it is definitely a good experience. The idea of being single can be daunting, but here are four reasons why it is actually great!

1. It’s cheap.

Being single means no extra costs! Dinner for one may seem sad but when you’re only paying for yourself, you’ll feel a lot less guilty about splurging on that extra scoop of guacamole at Chipotle.

2. It frees up your schedule.

The problem with relationships is that there is a lot of time dedicated to seeing your significant other. This means schedule coordinating and date planning, which can be stressful. It’s much easier to just plan for yourself.

3. NO SHARING.

I cannot stress how wonderful this point is. YOU DON’T HAVE TO SHARE. No sharing food, no sharing blankets, no sharing ANYTHING. It’s a great thing.

4. You have time to learn about yourself.

Being alone is good for you. You can learn a lot about yourself as a person that you may have never before realized. All of this can be beneficial to your growth and maturity as a person.

So enjoy your time being single. You may benefit more than you think!