The past two years I never had to worry about “cuffing season”. I had a girlfriend, which meant that I wouldn’t need to worry about trying to find someone to brave bone-chilling blizzards, terribly awkward holiday dinners, or romantic Valentines Day nights with. Now that I no longer have that luxury, I find myself constantly thinking about grabbing a last minute holiday season girlfriend. Until today when I was in the shower (where 90% of my deepest thinking occurs) and I realized that being single over the holidays is an opportunity rather than a curse.
1. Family Focus
I will not be running around the state trying to make it to family events full of people who aren’t even family. I get to sit back in my pajamas and enjoy the holidays with the people I love.
2. Free Time
Now that I don’t have 1,000 different places to be, I can use my time in any way I want. Netflix, gym, work, and repeat.
3.Money
Maybe I am just selfish, but at least now I don’t have to spend money on gifts for people I barely even know. On top of that, I will save a ton of gas.
4. Regain Your Independence
In all seriousness, this one is important. You are liable to feel lonely at times this season but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Learning to be alone, especially over the holidays, will help you become a more independent individual. Whenever you feel alone this season, grab a cup of spiked eggnog and get lit with the people who love you!
5. Less Stress
Trying to orchestrate a plan to make it to everyone’s celebrations is like trying to do a group project the night before it is due. We like to think it is possible to perfect but in reality, it sucks. So wake up, grab some coffee and have a stress free holiday because you only have one family to worry about.
6. New Years Eve
New Years Eve as a couple is basically just a waiting game. You wait until midnight and you have a friend take a cliché New Years Eve kiss photo, then after you post it to Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, you dance a little bit and go home. Sure, its fun but I for one am more excited to ring in the New Year with the exciting spontaneity of being single.
