Why I Appreciate Being Single - Reason #20

Because it's a good opportunity to find out who your true-blue friends are. If I have a weird emergency, or an unpleasant task at hand, there's no boyfriend around to help me, someone that is motivated by romantic love or sexual favors. I wish I could do everything on my own. But much to my disappointment, I cannot. That means I need to call on my trusted friends for not-so-pleasant favors from time to time. And it's great to know I have awesome friends that will answer to that call. It's also a good life skill to learn to be okay to ask for help. That's Part B to this reason. Friendships and communities both thrive on an exchange of services to each other. We're all here to help each other thrive and succeed. By not having one immediate go-to person, I've learned to depend on my friends, my family, my community, and how to ask for help. Because of a larger need, I know and recognize the people I can trust to have my back and be there for me. And that is invaluable. Even going to into a relationship, I know that my partner and I both have these people to count on. And I know that because of how they've been there for me now when I've needed them the most.

Why I Appreciate Being Single - Reason #19

Since it already came up on an earlier Facebook post, I'll just go ahead and use the topic as my next reason. Because I don't ever have to hold in my farts when I'm lounging around the house. It's awkward and uncomfortable. And it can inhibit a healthy poop. My body can function freely as nature intended without causing anyone else any displeasure or having to be sneaky.

Why I Appreciate Being Single - Reason #18

Because getting ready for work every morning is easier. I just wake up, get ready, and go. I don't have to wake up extra early (when I really want to snuggle more) because I'm in someone else's bed, and I have to drive home to begin my getting ready for work process. It's really less annoying to already be at home when you wake up to start your day.Those extra 15-20 minutes in the morning are critical!

Why I Appreciate Being Single - Reason #17

Because zero consultations need to be made in regard to my future. If I decided I would like to pick up and move away, well, I could just make a plan to do that and do it. It's even just more fun daydreaming about things when I know I have the freedom to do whatever I want. The world is my oyster. :)

Why I Appreciate Being Single - Reason #16

Ok, so I have to admit, this reason is a little special. It was presented to me by a friend while we were dancing. She suggested the following: "because I don't have to dance with anyone but I can dance with whoever I want!" Well shit, that's a fucking awesome reason in my book. And totally true. So that, my friends, is my reason #16. I'm pretty sure that place missed my friends and I when we left. We lit up the dance floor with our shenanigans. Happy dancing to all!

Why I Appreciate Being Single - Reason #15

(Milestone - half way through my reasons! I don't feel like I've had any far stretches so far, so I'm feeling good about this.)

Because all the plans you make are just a little bit more exciting when you're single. Why? Because the day/night could lead to anything! When you're coupled up, you pretty much know how the day will wrap up. When you're single, even the most arbitrary of plans can turn into something you never expected. Your standard Friday night date with one of your best girlfriends can turn into mushrooms & hot tub time with an a old fling. (Not that this ever happened to me, of course) But you just never know. ;)

Why I Appreciate Being Single - Reason #14

Because it's easier to eat healthy. Eating is more of an event when you're sharing a meal with someone. I love cooking for people, and when I'm cooking for a boy, it's not always the lightest of fare. If I'm having dinner alone I might just eat a bowl of brussel sprouts and be done with it. There's no one suggesting we get pizza while we do our laundry or watch that episode of Game of Thrones. I eat more salads. And I rarely eat sweets when I'm home alone. There's no boy hanging out late at night with the munchies tempting me with a spoonful of their ice cream. ;)