Though it’s far past Valentine’s day, it may or may not come as a huge surprise that mid-March wins as the peak of breakups throughout the entire year. Maybe it’s the end of the romance stages or maybe it’s the busyness of academics picking up. Whatever the cause, the results are the same across the country. People are becoming single.
Now, ask yourself, how would you rate your overall happiness if you were to be in a relationship versus your happiness while being single? I would place high bets that most of us, like the general population of the U.S., believe that romantic relationships are a key component to our happiness. While that may be the case, it is time that we stop falling into the long-held myth that singleness is detrimental. It is not. As of now, not one scientific study has successfully proven any of the stereotypes that single people feel more lonely, are less appealing, have lower self-esteem, are social hermits, or are any less happy.
Contrary to the assumptions that you might have concluded from this article, I have to admit that I am currently in a relationship; however, my closest friends are living, breathing evidences that singleness is not at all a huge factor in happiness. Happiness is predominantly a choice so even in circumstances that are not the social norm or ideal, happiness can still persist. So if you ever find yourself living the bachelorette-life, do not let anyone convince you that a relationship will make you happy. Let’s face it. Only you can.