So I’ve been single as f*** for a while but now that I think about, there are times being single kind of sucks. Lately I’ve been listening to all of my friends vent about their relationship problems and I think to myself, 'this is why I’m glad I’m alone.' Then on the other hand, I have my moments where I’m like where is bae when you need him? Single folk pay attention because this is why it may be time to get rid of your little black book (as if people still use those,) and couples take note because this is why you shouldn’t take your partners for granted.

1. Winter is coming.

Apart from being a Game of Thrones play on words, this is a fair warning that it’s time to get “booed” up soon. It’s about to get cold and what do people like to do when it’s cold… stay inside. It’s an added benefit that while you’re being all warm and cozy inside, you have someone to be warm and cozy with. Netflix and chill anyone?

2. You get free movers.

If you suddenly find yourself having to move like I have recently, then having a significant other can come in handy. You have another person to help pack, load, unload and carry all the heavy stuff and you won’t have to pay them like you would professional movers. Well, you could pay them, but not monetarily if you know what I mean. Also, you might get lucky and get someone who’s an expert at handiwork and then unlike me, you won’t have to call your lesbian friend over to put together furniture.

3. They're the perfect 'escape plan.'

We all know that one person who insists on hanging out with you, but you’re just not really into it. Well having a boyfriend or girlfriend can be the perfect buffer or excuse you need to ditch them. Oh you wanna hang out? Ooh sorry can’t, hanging with my boo tonight maybe next time. Problem solved.

4. You'd have a workout buddy.

If you’re one of those people who hate working out by themselves, being in a relationship gives you a built-in workout partner. They can also be your source for motivation and encouragement when you feel like stuffing you face full of pizza and ice cream.

5. You'd have a designated toilet paper gopher.

Who doesn’t hate that feeling of using the restroom and then you run out of toilet paper? See if you had a bf/gf getting a new roll would be no problem and you’d save yourself the embarrassment of having to get up and get it yourself.

6. They're great for your confidence.

Let’s say you wake up and are having a bad hair day, you have a zit the size of Rhode Island on your face and you finally start to see where all that Mexican food has landed. All you’d have to do is look to your partner and say, ‘Babe do I look pretty?’ They’re not going to say no because they’re not going to want to piss you off. It would be like the magic mirror in Snow White except in human form.

7. There'd be someone else to foot the bill.

Having that special someone would be perfect for date night or when you need to unwind from a stressful work week because now you’d have another person to pick up your bar tab.

8. There's someone else who can cook.

Maybe you’re like me and you really hate spending money to eat out but hate cooking even more. See if you had a bf/gf you wouldn’t have to worry about it because you could just make them do it. On the flip side of things, your bae can also be great guinea pigs for when you decide to try out a new recipe.

9. Bow chicka bow wow

Seriously, do I even need to explain this? Yea, you know what I’m talking about.

10. They'll make for great listeners.

We all need to vent every now and then. This way you’d both get something out of it because you can be there for each other.

So clearly being in a relationship is not as bad as I thought it was. It can actually be very rewarding. My fellow single brethren, I encourage you all to make a more conscious effort to join the world of coupledom. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some swiping right to go do and some DMs to slide in.