Valentine’s season brings up major FOMO of relationships. It’s hard to avoid falling into a slump and getting caught up in the forever-single feelings. It is easy to forget how much being single can positively influence us.
Being more social
Whether you can admit it or not, being in a relationship takes a huge chunk out of your social life. Being single makes you want to go out with friends, attend more events, and meet new people.
Being independent
Being single forces you to rely more on yourself and less on a S/O. This can seem like an impossible idea, but once you get the hang of it, it’s actually nice to make decisions for yourself and do what you really want.
Building confidence
While being with someone who loves you is a great feeling, being your own person gives you the confidence you need to start a new relationship one day. How can you expect to love someone else when you don’t love yourself?
Saving money
Relationships are expensive. Whether it is paying for dates or buying your S/O gifts, it adds up. Being single means you get to take the money you’d be spending on them and save up (or spend more on yourself).
Explore your options
Being out of a relationship is a good time to explore your options. Go on a date with someone who isn’t normally your type, you might surprise yourself and discover new interests.
More time to invest in yourself
Being able to focus on yourself is probably one of the best feelings. It’s easy to get caught up in relationships, especially when you’re focusing so much on that other person. Spend this new free time finding new hobbies, or doing what you love.
Not being tied down to one place
Dating someone can sometimes hold you down to a specific place. When you’re single the options are endless. Go on that exchange you always wanted, travel, work abroad for the summer, or move across the country.