We're in the good 'ole season of summer, best known for its late amorous nights and steamy seasonal romances. And as I scroll through my Instagram feed, double-tapping on all the cute couples spending the summer together, I can't help but think, "... Wow, I'm glad I'm single."

Everyone makes being single seem like it's such a negative thing. You're lonely, you're bitter, or you're just not good enough for someone. But I think it's safe to say that that just isn't true. Being single has been one of the most rejuvenating and refreshing experiences I've had in a while. With that being said, I think that by telling you what being single is all about, then you might come to your senses about why everyone needs to take time to be single.

A single person is able to make time for their own self-reflection. This is when you discover who you are and what you need. Depending on somebody for all of your happiness is not a healthy thing, and it is extremely easy to dig yourself into that hole. But when you take the time to slow down, be single and focus on yourself, you will grow into somebody who is so much more independent and free. Your happiness will always be in your own hands, not somebody else's, and once that realization is made, then it's possible to be happy with someone else in the picture.

Honestly, choosing to be single has been a major way for me to avoid another heartbreak. Hearts are fragile, delicate little flowers, growing inside of us with every breath we take. Once our flower's petals have been picked off, we need time to grow them back. We need time to heal and get stronger, so that the next person who comes along to won't strip us of our petals, but encourage us to bloom into healthy daisies, full of life and beauty.

Taking the time to be single also allows you to really find the right person to take on a new relationship with. Many people hop into a new relationship after breakups, usually because they are afraid to be alone or because they feel they need someone else to get over the other person. Something that needs to be understood is that life just doesn't work that way. Not only would you be using some other person as your rebound (which so isn't cool), but you're also just numbing your mind from thinking about what you're trying to get over. When you take away the distraction, the problem is still there. People ignore the importance of finding someone special, not just a rebound.

Another thing that comes with being single is that you will definitely save money. You won't have an extra person to buy birthday and Christmas gifts for, and I promise you, Valentines Day is just as special when you don't have to buy someone chocolate and can go get those day-after candy sales for yourself. You will become so much more financially stable, you won't even know what to do with your money. Besides, I'd rather have money in my pocket than a boy breaking my heart, but maybe that's just me.

In all seriousness, though, being single is the way to nourish your soul and get yourself to where you need to be. It's the detox you need to flush out the old and prepare for the new. It's about acknowledging your needs and knowing that it's not selfish to put them first. It's about protection and being aware of how fragile you are so that you don't wither away in the wind, but grow into someone admirable. It's about taking time to surround yourself with good people who won't walk away and leave you stranded.

So, take your time. Enjoy being single and don't rush yourself into things you aren't ready for. When you have something special, you'll know. Until then, live each day as new and take in everything and appreciate it. Everybody deserves their happy ending, but in order to get there, everybody needs to take take the time to be single.