Why are you happy to be single?

1. I am me, in all my weird glory. My time, money, mess, all belong to me. My success and my failures, all me. I know what makes me happy and I am responsible for that. Being single allowed me to figure out who I am and what I need to be a sane, healthy adult. Do I want a partner? Yes. But I've spent enough time single to know that I want someone who makes me better than I am now by filling in the gaps where I'm weak. I don't think if I wasn't so comfortable in my own skin and alone-ness, that I could so confidently say that and know what to look for.
   — jackulin21


2. Let's put it this way: I'm happy to not be in a crappy relationship just because I want to be in a relationship. Would be nice to have "the one" at your side but they don't grow on trees damnit!
   — frerky5


3. I have money, no one tells me what to do, I don't have to spend half my day texting/talking to someone. People judge me for being single and not attempting to date, but I actually prefer it this way. I have so much free time to do whatever I want. People don't seem to understand that being with someone doesn't mean you're happy. Likewise, being alone doesn't mean you are unhappy.
   — Journey_For_Bernie






4. I don't want a relationship with a time stamp on it. I just keep searching for that "one" and never settling for less. I avoid relationships with anyone that I don't consider someone I see myself lasting with. It's a really shitty way to go about it, I know, but I just can't help it. I really wish I could just date a lot but my mind won't let me if I think its pointless in the end. IDK where to start?
   — James_Lueck


5. I have money now and can afford stuff
   — RedIcingGuy


6. Life is a lot more simple when you don't have to answer to anyone. But at the same time it also sucks for the same reason. I could use someone to reign me in at time.
   — Cinema_King






7. In 2003, my girlfriend at the time was somewhat newly divorced. Her ex-husband was making $85,000, twice what I was earning at the time. She wasn't working at all. They had two daughters. In the divorce, she got their new house. She got their new vehicle. She was awarded half of his salary for three years in alimony. She was also getting something like 1/3 of his salary in child support. On evenings, she came over to my apartment and brought me some food paid for with his money. One night, her cell rang and it was her ex-husband begging her to loan him $200 so he could make his apartment rent even though he was earning $85,000 a year and she wasn't working at all. Being single, I don't have to worry about that financial train wreck happening to me.
   — DobbnailBoot2016


8. I don't have to worry if they will still be interested in me, if they are cheating. I can work on myself, and use all that time to do stuff that I love. I am currently focusing on the gym, learning the violin and changing careers. Dating is too distracting if you meet someone you like. If I want to move somewhere else, I don't have to worry about them. I can flirt with whoever I want, find out what I want. This time last year, was dating a guy who I fell hard for, but who was just leading me on. Wasted so much time worrying about him that I forgot about my wants. Never again.
   — PM_ME_A_BELUGA


9. When I get home at the end of the day there is nobody there to bother me or make me go out and do stupid shit I don't want to do.
   — saello






10. Being in a relationship is a job. What you'll eat for dinner, cleanliness of your house, having to go to her family functions, having to go apple picking in the fall, plus having a GF can be expensive. I love being single because I can be selfish with how I choose to spend my time. It's all about me right now and I am taking full advantage of that.
    — emdmarco


11. I can make career decisions without having to factor in an added variable. I can go where the next interesting project is rather than be worried about proximity to my partner.
    — _OMGTheyKilledKenny_


12. I've always had an independent streak and I've been self-sufficient for a long time. I really enjoy my solitude, my own thoughts and what-not. I see my kids and my friends regularly too. It's just that I place a high value on doing things for me and my way. My kids are encouraged to explore and try new things and I give them time to pursue what they enjoy with or without me. We also do a lot of things together. Regarding dating - I'm not looking for my other half, because I'm not a half.
    — tthorn23






13. "What do you want for dinner?" "What are we doing this weekend?" "What do you want to watch on tv?" ... whatever the fuck I want, for as long as I want, whenever the fuck I feel like it.
    — OteeseDreeftwood


14. I can spend all night playing a video game. In the dark. In peace.
    — MarinertheRaccoon


15. Being betrayed or cheated on crushes your soul. Being single makes you richer.
    — Ikari_Worrier