How To Be Single
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How To Be Single

TREAT YOSELF

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How To Be Single
Katie Plane

So you're single. Oh how the tables have turned. From a consuming relationship, to now being on your own. Both a weird and strange feeling, but it is possible to get back to who you were before you were in a relationship. It takes time (Yes I know your mom probably told you that), but it is true. And, of course, you can follow these steps on how EXACTLY to be single.

1. Remember who you are

Reverting back to who you were before you were single is difficult. For such a long time you were consumed with another person, and eventually became so infatuated with the person, you lost sense of who you even were in the first place. Think back to the single life, what you liked to do, how you used to cope with things, never forget your roots.

2. FREEDOM

Congratulations! You are free to do what you please. You no longer have to answer to a significant other, which means not having to think twice about what you do, and how it will affect someone. Do YOU. Being single gives you the freedom that a relationship does not, take advantage of that.

3. Rely on Your Friends

You remember how last month you had to consistently cancel girls night because your significant other became a priority? Well now, I think it is time to announce to your friends how much you love them, and how much you regret putting them second. Friends and family are the only thing consistent during relationships. They won't let you down.

4. DO NOT GIVE IN TO THOSE LATE NIGHT EX TEXTS

You flawless butterfly you, it is inevitable that your ex will try to contact you, usually in the Drake hours. Take this advice carefully. DO NOT expose yourself to the toxicity. The relationship ended for a reason. Do not open up the scars that are starting to heal. You are single now, and your ex probably does not like the idea of guys flocking to your gorgeous self. Avoid Ex's at all costs. I promise, it will get easier to do.

5. Ignore the Perfect Instagram Couples

Trust me, do you really want to wish you were back in a picture perfect relationship? Because that "picture perfect" relationship was nothing but perfect. And you know that. So ignore those cute #mcm #wcw pictures.

6. Treat yourself

Remember all of the money you used to spend on your significant other! Welp, your income of money is about to go to something WAY more important. YOURSELF. In the great words of Aziz Ansari, TREAT YOSELF.

Now, take these advices, and call me in the morning.

*Gifs attributed from giphy.com

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