21 Reasons Being Single Is the Best

1 You Can Spend the Holidays With Your Family

You don't have to make the difficult decision about whose family to visit for the holidays, or have to split your time between two places. You can soak up all the fun with your own family. And terrible in-laws? Don't know 'em.

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2 You Can Travel on a Whim

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Have the sudden urge to visit Europe? Book a spontaneous trip to France next weekend then! You have nobody to answer to but yourself.

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3 You Build Lasting Self-Esteem

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Anchored by your character, intelligence, independence, and creativity, singlehood is the perfect opportunity to cultivate high self-esteem. You can stand on your own and f*cking thrive.

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4 You Can Party Whenever You Want

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The only permission you need to party and drink with your besties whenever and wherever you want is from yourself.

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5 There Are No Expectations

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Expectations only cause unnecessary pain and suffering in your life. You can take things one day at a time and just live in the moment.

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6 You Can Watch Whatever You Want

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Say goodbye to arguing over which TV show or movie you'll be watching at home. You have complete control over the remote, and the power is sweet.

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7 You Can Shave Less

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No longer will you have to shave or wax every day to maintain that baby-soft skin for your partner. Let it grow and grow if you want to.

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8 Your Halloween Costume Doesn't Have to be Collaborated

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Instead of dressing up as bath bubbles to match their bar of soap, you can dress up as anyone or anything.

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9 You Build Stronger Friendships

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With more time on your hands, you can reconnect with old friends and make new ones. Your best friends are your real soul mates anyway, right?

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10 You Learn More About Yourself

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Being single gives you the perfect opportunity to explore your interests and discover new hobbies. Try a new sport, join a book club, or go skydiving. The world is your oyster!

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11 You Get Glorious, Uninterrupted Sleep

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No longer will you suffer from sleep deprivation due to someone else's alarm or bodily noises.

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