Being Single Is Better Than Settling For Less
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Being Single Is Better Than Settling For Less

Thank u, next.

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Being Single Is Better Than Settling For Less

In today's society being single appears to be the worst thing imaginable. The term single itself sounds dreadful and no one wants to be single therefore, settling for someone is better than just being alone. People would rather be miserable in a relationship than be by themselves. You shouldn't feel ashamed for being by yourself.

I am one to know how to be alone very well, but also one to know what it feels like to be in a relationship too. Being in a relationship is great, but if that person is not fitting into your life anymore then let them go. It is okay to be single for a while and move on by just enjoying time with yourself. I know it sounds bad to be alone more than being with someone, but the outcome is much better then settling for less than you deserve.

The internet is not a welcoming place for single people to go to because when you look you see someone getting engaged on Facebook, someone posing with their boyfriend on Instagram, etc. It makes you question is something wrong with yourself? But, nothing is wrong with you for wanting to be single and wanting to enjoy time alone. Ariana Grande said it best when she said, "But this one gon' last 'Cause her name is Ari, and I'm so good with that." It is perfectly acceptable to not be with anyone. I am 22 and single and I would rather be with no one then to ever settle for a guy who did not deserve my time in the first place. As women we need to stand tall and just say, "Thank U, Next" to the boys who taught us to not settle for less.

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