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5 Reasons To Remain Single In College

Here's why college is the perfect time for you to be single... and stay that way.

Haley Collins

Jun 27, 2019

Purdue University

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I am having the best summer of my life: balancing three jobs that I love, taking care of my mind and body, and living with my best friend. And I'm single! And I used to hate that, but it's actually been the best thing for me. My confidence is at an all-time high and so I actually just deleted my Tinder account; it was just an ego boost- something that I don't need now that I am taking proper care of myself and am surrounded by friends and family who love me. So here's why you should live it up in college unattached:

1. Develop your identity

Let's face it: college is the perfect time for self-discovery. How are you supposed to do that when you are attached to someone else who ALSO does not know who they are? Bad news.

2. Seize opportunity

Focus on you. Be a better friend, develop a new skill or hobby, travel at the drop of a hat, take that internship across the country. Don't let another person keep you tethered to what is safe and comfortable- it's time to grow and change.

3. What's the hurry?

You are young! Take advantage of this time in college to take school seriously; work hard (play hard) but get your degree. You have time to meet the right person later when you are more established and ready to take that next step if that is what you want. (Because if work is your true love, I'm here to tell you that's okay and love your passions with all you got.

4. Relationships are stressful

Emotional rollercoasters are bad for your complexion. If you are like me, you are a pushover in relationships and it's almost impossible to say no- this means staying out later than you should, shirking responsibilities, and putting someone else's wellbeing before your own. Don't do that! Maintain your discipline and when the time comes when you want a relationship, find someone who has some discipline of their own and pushes you to do your best.

5. Forget commitment, flirting is fun

Enjoy the fun of being single and the ego boost of getting hit on, but leave it at that. Relationships come and go but your friends provide the best ego boost you can ask for, and they aren't going anywhere. They love you for who you truly are and that's what matters most!

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5 Reasons To Remain Single In College

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3. What's the hurry?

4. Relationships are stressful

5. Forget commitment, flirting is fun

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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