People have often asked me why I’m not dating, some even go further to ask if I hate love. The answer to these questions is No.
No, I do not hate love, on the contrary, I love love. Being single is amazing.
Don’t get me wrong I’m not one of those people who are allergic to romance or hate it when couples walk around with interlocked fingers. I find it wonderful and I love the idea of love. But I love being single more.
It’s amazing how women of this era find it difficult to be by themselves. They become reckless without a partner to journey through life with, they are continually in search of that special someone.
And sometimes, in the rush to secure a life partner, they end up making the wrong choices.
While the prospects of having someone to share your thoughts with a laugh, cry, etc are blissful. Try to embrace your single-hood with joy till you find your person.
There’s so much value to being single.
You have the freedom to learn, grow and explore the world around you when you are not bound to another person.
Enough time to care for yourself without feeling like you neglected your partner. Being single pays off in the long run because when you finally decide to be with someone, you know exactly who you are and what you want from your relationship.
Tips for single ladies
You are your priority
What you want will always come first. You are the driver of your own life at this point. It is common for a woman to lose track of their happiness and ambitions when in love.
You have to put into consideration what your partner likes and dislikes before doing anything.
Whether it be taking a trip, changing career path, or even relocating. Since you’re sharing your life with them, you feel obligated to take their advice on things you don’t necessarily need their advice on.
You are the master of your own decisions when you are single and you don’t have to worry about someone else’s opinions.
You get to discover your weaknesses, goals, aspirations, and dreams without the pressure of a partner.
You get to build strong relationships:
One of the major benefits of being single is having space in your life to spend quality time with friends and family. Being single increases your social life.
There is enough time to develop a strong friendship. “It’s significant to have strong friendships whether you are single or not, but there is no doubt that when you’re single you can spend more time deepening the friendships that you find most valuable.
Go on casual dates:
Embrace singlehood by going out on casual dates. It helps in getting to know people, how you relate with others. And you can also use the process to figure out the kind of guys you are interested in.
Let’s not ignore that meeting new people is a great way to open the door to new experiences. From trying out new restaurants to connecting and getting to know new places. It’s also fun and youthful.
In conclusion, there are a lot of ways you can explore being single and have fun while at it. Nevertheless, the most important thing is learning to love yourself and how to be happy being single.
You can’t give what you don’t have. So love yourself first before you can let someone else love you.
