Being Happy as Single

You don't need a partner to be happy. One of my pet peeves is hearing people say things such as "Single people know deep down they're not happy because they're not in a relationship". This is wrong on so many levels, and an unhealthy attitude for one. Being single doesn't mean sad Valentine's Days and lonely nights. It's not like being in a relationship is always the end goal, and time spent as single is just time inbetween happiness or time spent waiting for your next partner to enter your life. Your time is too precious to be spent waiting for someone to come and make you happy.

Everyone needs to learn how to be happy on their own. You have to be able to create your own happiness, and to be content with being by yourself. You can't limit time spent being happy to the time that you're in a relationship. You deserve to be happy and feel good about your life all the time. Having the right person in your life is not fully in your control, so it's not something you should rely on. Don't assume that when you meet a single person, they're unhappy and therefore searching for someone to come into their lives and make them happy. It's not a strange idea that a person could in fact be happy and content with being single.

It's totally okay that you have ambitions to fill your life with people who make you happy, and that your bucket list might include things such as meeting a partner, falling in love or starting a family. Of course it's okay to want and hope for these things, but they shouldn't be all that you strive for or work towards. A romantic partner isn't necessary for having a good time or for making great memories. You can have adventures by yourself, with family members or with friends. You can have amazing experiences without being in love. The amount of energy you'd put into making your partner happy and doing nice things for them, is now free to be spent on doing things for yourself. Be your own partner and cheerleader. You now have the time to focus on yourself, your personal growth and your own goals.

Sometimes I catch my friends thinking that a partner is what they need to make their lives better, and I can't resist telling them they're wrong. Your self-worth isn't based on your dating life. Someone loving you romantically isn't what validates you as a person. I passionately feel that people need to know that they're enough by themselves. They can have an amazing time by themselves in the solo adventure of life. It's your own life, after all. You're in charge, and you know what you like and what makes you happy. Work on these things, rather than thinking about what you don't have. The same goes for people you meet. Show interest about the things they have going on, not the fact that they are single. It's not your place to tell someone that they can't be happy without someone. It's simply incorrect.

To sum up... Being in a relationship is great, and being single is great. Your relationship status doesn't define your whole life, you're still the same person with or without a partner. You don't have to have a significant other to be happy. Your happiness is your own responsibility, and a partner should never be relied upon as your one source of happiness. Create your own life and know that being single doesn't make you any less worthy of love or happiness.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

If you enjoyed this article, please share it on your social media and send it to someone you think will like it too!

If you enjoyed this article and would like to support me, you can send me a tip below this story, which would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much for your support!