The positive reasons you might be single

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When people talk about being single, they tend to list all of the negative reasons they don’t have a significant other. They can fixate on determining what’s wrong with them, or what’s wrong with the world! Being single, for some reason, can come with negative implications. If you think about it, people are often only described as single or not single. To be single is apparently so bad that when someone isn’t single, that’s how they say it—not single. There are positive ways to say it like “taken” or “involved” but people tend to say “not single” because they’re so excited to be able to state that they are not the terrible, awful S-word. But maybe, if you are single, you should focus on the positive reasons for it. There really doesn’t have to be something wrong with you for being single. In fact, it’s rare and extraordinary to find a special somebody, but rather normal to be single. So here are the positive reasons you might be single.

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You’re killing it at your career

You’re killing it at your career. People are taking notice. You’re getting more clients, more gigs, more bookings and more recognition. So who cares if you’re single?

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You have perceptive and protective friends

You’re fortunate enough to have good friends who have told you when men weren’t treating you right or weren’t worthy of you. And they were right.

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You are extremely happy on your own

When you’re super happy on your own, then you’ll only be with people who either keep you at least that happy, or make you happier. And few people do that.

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You don’t mind doing things solo

You really don’t see a problem with doing things on your own. If a movie, museum, party, or event interests you, you just grab your purse and go. You’ve never been the type to need a plus one to enjoy yourself.

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Your family encourages your independence

You don’t have one of those families that keeps asking you when you’re going to meet someone, or who pities you for coming home for the holidays alone. They celebrate and praise how happy you are alone.

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You won’t be rushed into things

You really don’t feel like rushing into any relationship. A lot of people rush into things after just going on a few dates or hooking up a few times, but not you. You take your time getting to know people and, as such, have realized that most people you’ve met weren’t right for you. And that’s okay.

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You’re having a lot of fun dating

You genuinely enjoy going on dates and seeing what’s out there. You can’t help it; you like the single life. You like meeting as many people as possible and going on unique dates.

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You love spontaneity right now

At the moment, you like to live your life spontaneously. Rather than drag someone into a relationship with you when you know you can’t be reliable, you’d rather just remain single until you’re ready to settle down.

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Your social life is amazing

Your social life is so phenomenal that you really haven’t had time to date. Men ask you out, but you usually have some fabulous event to attend on the nights that they do.

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You won’t be held down/told what to do

You refuse to put up with anyone trying to change you or tell you what to do. When that’s the case, getting into a relationship takes a bit longer.

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You’re working on your emotional stability

That’s not a bad thing—it’s a very good thing that a lot more people should consider doing before getting into a relationship.

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You’re taking care of somebody

You’re currently taking care of a friend or family member in need and they’re taking up all of your attention.

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You plan on moving around

You intend to live in as many countries or cities as possible over the next decade and that isn’t really conducive to a relationship.

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You’re not even looking, and don’t even notice

You honestly hadn’t even noticed you’re single. You don’t go to events, scanning the room, trying to find eligible bachelors wherever you go. Your intentions are much purer when you go out—you’re just open to whatever the night offers.

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You’re holding out for something wonderful

You’re really just waiting for someone who motivates you, inspires you, energizes you, and raises you up. In the meantime, you have friends to do all of that so you’re good.