The holidays have come and passed, which means that all the single people out there finally get a break from the question "So, any special people in your life?" The question is usually sincere and innocent but also makes you want to pull your hair out. It is the only thing that matters in one's life is their relationship status. I am not sure if the world has noticed, but most men and women have a lot more going for them than the amount of people that are lusting after them.

Here are 5 reasons that one should be proud of being single.

1. You have become your own person.

There is nothing wrong with being dependent on someone else, but there is also something extremely satisfying about being on your own. You don't have to do things you don't want to do, you don't have to like things that don't interest you, and you can live a life that pleases you, and only you.

2. You can flirt with whomever, whenever you want.

There are pretty women and men everywhere. How nice is it that you can flash that award winning smile to anyone and start up a conversation? You can go on dates with multiple people and test the waters a bit.

3. You don't have to have extra drama in your life.

Not every relationship is drama filled, but if you have seen my generation of relationships then you have noticed that it is a bunch of bullshit. Men tell women what to do, girls get angry about men hanging out with other women. A reply has to be within 15 minutes and if your contact name isn't something cute then it is world war 3 in this bitch. An unhealthy relationship is like a spider, always within 10 feet of you.

4. You can plan for your future in the way you want

It is extremely nice to be able to figure out how you want your life to be without having to cater it to someone else. You can travel where you want when you want. You can live where you want, because of whatever. You can spend your time how you want and you can plan your future around your wants and needs. No someone else's.

5. You make yourself happy.

It will always be comforting to have a special someone in your life, nobody can deny that, but there is something so special about being your own source of happiness. Knowing that nobody is allowed to take credit for your happiness other than yourself. You decided to be your own person and take control of your life. You never relied on someone else to make life better, you made it better on your own. That is commendable.

Now, don't get me wrong. There is nothing wrong with being in a relationship, but nothing is wrong with being single. Both lives have so much to offer in different ways. Just remember that your life isn't meant to be spent waiting for someone else. Go live it. Being single isn't being unhappy, it is being okay by yourself.