Two months ago I was happy being single. I wasn't looking for anything and I was genuinely happy. I found someone when I least expected it. That single-loving girl from before now has a boyfriend. So here's a response to myself who had no idea being in a relationship was such a great thing.

1. I can still hang out with my friends.

When I was single I thought that when I got in a relationship I wouldn't be able to hang out with my friends. Even now, being in a relationship, I can still see my friends just as much. I see them the same as I saw them before. I might see my boyfriend more, but that's okay.

2. I haven't lost any friends.

I haven't lost any friends since having a boyfriend. I might have lost friends in the past few weeks, but it wasn't from having a boyfriend. My boyfriend has met a lot of my friends and they get along really well.

3. You don't always have to wait for someone to text you back.

Yes, it's great to text your significant other, but it isn't always necessary. I've learned that we can both do separate things and still text later. You don't need someone to text back right away all the time.

4. I don't want to flirt and talk to other people.

With having a significant other, I don't feel the need to flirt with other people. I have my boyfriend and that's all I need.

5. I can have close guy friends still.

If you find the right guy, he won't care if you have guy friends. My relationships with guys friends haven't changed much. They can just become friends with your boyfriend.

6. I don't actually have to tell them what I'm doing.

We both have our own lives and are able to do whatever we want. We can tell each other what we're doing but we don't have to. We trust each other enough that it isn't necessary to tell each other what we're doing at all times.

7. It's time that we want to spend.

Relationships do take time, but it is the time that you want to spend. You are spending your time with someone you like. It is like spending time with a best friend, you always have a good time.

8. I don't have any extra stress.

Being in a relationship doesn't have to be stressful. If it is the right person you will be happier. You will want to be around the person and it won't be hard to spend time with them.

Being in a relationship isn't as bad as people think. Being single is fun, but so is being in a relationship, it depends on where you are in life.