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Single And Not Ready To Mingle

Since when is being single a bad thing?

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Recently I've taken on the role of relationship counselor to many of my friends, as they're having boy issues. One thing that always seems to be said is, "What if I don't get another boyfriend?" or "What am I going to do without him?" I've been guilty of saying and feeling this, as well. To all those girls out there, I'm here to tell you that you don't need a man. You are kind, you are smart, you are important, and a woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle. There are many perks to being single, to where I find it crazy for girls to "need" a boyfriend.

One perk is that you can do what you want without worrying about somebody getting mad and then having a fight with them. Wanna go party with strangers? Do it! Wanna Tinder it up everywhere you go? Do it! Wanna catch a movie with that cute guy in your psych class? Of course, you should do it! You can do it all and be guilt free afterwards. You're free to talk and see who you want. That doesn't sound bad, does it?

Being single means you can have guy friends without worrying about jealousy. I am one of those girls who gets along with guys better than girls. Guy friends are awesome but I guarantee you that your boyfriend doesn't think they are awesome. Without a boyfriend, you can hang out with your guy friends as much as you want and avoid the fun game of 20 Questions that's to follow.

The ultimate perk to being single is that you have time to focus on you. You are able to focus on working hard in school to complete your degree. You can work on building your resume for grad school. You can focus on who you are and what makes you so special. Once you find yourself and can find happiness within yourself, the right guy will come. A guy doesn't look for an emotional wreck who only wears sweatpants and is waiting for her ex to text her and take her back. Hell no. So pull yourself together. Get dressed, do your makeup, become successful, dominate the world. The right guy will come along eventually, so don't get hung up on the wrong one. Being single doesn't mean you have to be alone. So go, my friend, and slay being single.

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