I’m single. You probably are too. I’m assuming that’s the reason why you clicked on this link. It sucks, doesn’t it? I completely understand. I spent MANY of my days (and nights) watching the latest hot couple on screen yelling, “I WANT ONE.” Why can’t I have one?

If Bella Swan with her basic profile can grab the attention of THE Edward Cullen, then why can’t a bad ass woman with a lot to offer not grab the loyalty of any guy? Being in college, this question is even more pressing. I mean, I’m supposed to be finding the one, RIGHT NOW, Right? I’m supposed to be dating the guy who will eventually be my partner in crime for the rest of my life, right? I used to think so. Now, I’m not so sure. I’m single. Annnnd, that is absolutely okay.

You see, college is a time for finding yourself. I know you’re probably rolling your eyes, but honestly, I’ve grown so much in my first year of college than most people back home can handle.

However, just because I’ve grown doesn’t mean I’m done learning about myself. There's so much more about myself that I need to learn, to understand, and to come to terms with before I can even think about asking another person to deal with. Why be in a hurry to force someone to deal with me as a person when I myself am not comfortable with myself?

That’s when people become trapped relying on another person for their happiness. I don’t want another person to have to be in my life because I’m not sure how to be on my own.

This time by myself is a time for me to make lifelong friends for that horrible time when I’m going through my first divorce. This is a time to befriend the woman who may become the next president of the United States. This is a time for me to befriend the man who I will friend zone until after my first divorce. (I’m kind of joking, haha)

Who says that being single equals being lonely? I have tons of smiles and love in my life. Who says that being single equals being sad?

I’m happier than half the people I know who are in relationships. Who says that being a single twenty-year-old woman equals no fulfillment? I’m a strong independent woman and no man will ever have the power to “make” me feel whole. You’re your own woman. Take your girlfriends out to eat. Give each other foot rubs and facemasks. Don’t nobody need a man!

Disclaimer: This article is not intended to bash men. This article is simply glorifying singlehood and since I’m a woman, it’s directed towards women!