Why Being Single for the Holidays is the Greatest!

You’re the only one in your family who didn’t bring a frat boy named Brad or Chad home, but no worries! This holiday season, being single is going to jingle bell rock!

 

You Don’t Have to Buy Them a Present

Shopping for Christmas presents is one of the hardest parts of being in a relationship. Trying to pick out the perfect gift without breaking the bank for the one that deserves everything is stressful af! This ‘singles season’, use that money to #treatyourself and buy what you want instead of receiving a sweater that your significant other’s mom picked out for you!

 

“No Shave November?” More Like “No Shave Ever!”

Not that it’s EVER expected, but women in relationships generally feel more pressure to shave their body more often than single women — in case their cutie tries to touch their legs (god-forbid!). Being single means that you can stay in the same pajamas for a week and watch movies without the fear of someone noticing the cacti growing on your legs!

 

You Can Watch Holiday Movies Without Judgement

Speaking of movies… how great is it to watch a marathon of cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies without being judged?!

 

You Can Spend More Time With Your Family

After an intense finals season, I’m in desperate need of some mom-and-me time. Being single means that you get to spend more time with your loved ones, and there’s no pressure to try to impress a new family!

 

You Don’t Have to Meet Anyone’s Parents

Or siblings. Or cousins. Or aunts. Or uncles. Or grandparents.

 

There’s No One to Judge You for Decorating for Christmas Before Thanksgiving

Anyone who knows me knows that I start decorating on November 1st for Christmas. Being single gives you the power to decorate however (and whenever!) you want.

 

Less People at the Dinner Table Means More Leftovers

Enough said.

 

Having everyone over the age of 40 ask where your boyfriend is can be annoying, but we all know that being single means you’re winning this holiday season! Nothing can make the holiday season better than simply loving yourself, so throw on your favorite pair of fuzzy socks, pour another glass of spiked eggnog and enjoy a much-deserved break!

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