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28 Benefits Of Being Super Single

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Western chapter.

I asked a bunch of single gals what all the best parts of being single are…. here’s what they had to say! 

1. You don’t have to shave/ feel pressure to conform to unrealisitc beauty standards.

2. When you do have to shave… you can mark it on your calendar… because you know when it’s likely gonna go down.

3. You don’t have to report to anyone… except your parents.

4. Your decisions about your career aren’t swayed by a relationship.

5. You always get to choose what YOU want for dinner.

6. You can be your own Bachelorette… there’s no limit to how many guys you can date at a time.

7. Every night is girl’s night, or a “me” night.

8. You can really appreciate your guy friends and spend time with them without jealousy from a partner.

9. You can focus on your own shit.

10. No petty arguments over nothing…

11. You can travel on a whim.

12. You can flirt with whomever you want to. 

13. You’re not wasting time. 

14. You get the bed to yourself… well maybe your dog can join.

15. You get to spend more time with your friends.

16. You have lots of time to find a new hobby, or read, or like….just relax.

17. No one is clinging to you 24/7. 

18. You have more money in your pocket.

19. You can make your own holiday plans… your family and friends always come first.

20. You don’t have to compromise as often.

21. The Netflix is catered to only your preferences.

22. You can leave a party whenever YOU want to.

23. You don’t have to share blankets.

24. You don’t have to share food… your leftovers wont dissapear either. 

25. Your room is organized the way you like it… everything is uninterrupted by someone else’s presence.

26. You can play whatever music you want… whenever you want. 

27. You get the shower/bathroom all to yourself. 

28. You can play by your own rules and take your damn time. 

Kellie Anderson is incredibly proud and excited to be Western Ontario's Campus Correspondent for the 2015-2016 year. She is currently in her fourth year of Media Information & Technoculture, and has an overflowing passion for creative writing. While Kellie loves to get wildly creative while writing fictional short stories, she has found that her true passion is in shedding light towards hard-hitting topics like Mental Illness - she believes that writing is the best healer. Kellie has some pretty BIG plans for her future and can't wait to graduate as a Her Campus Alumni! You can contact her at kellieanderson@hercampus.com.