Man, why are all the singles in such a rush to get hooked up again? What's the huge draw of ALWAYS having a partner? Sure, hooking up every now and then isn't bad, but there are a lot of perks to being unattached. This list hopes to remind you of ten reasons why the single life should be cherished rather than abhorred.
1.) It's cheaper. That nasty second half invariably costs a lot of money in gifts, dinners and travel expenses. Think of all that extra moolah you'll have now that they're not knocking up your bills.
2.) You have more free time. And while that's not always a good thing, you now have the chance to catch up on everything that's been piling up. Books, movies, hobbies, anything that fell to the wayside when you were still attached.
3.) You don't have to put up with their little habits anymore. Missing somebody like crazy? There's a sure way to get them out of your head - remember all the reasons you broke up in the first place. There isn't a couple out there that doesn't drive one another crazy with their personality quirks to some extent. Now, as a single, you no longer need to take their bull. Congrats.
4.) You don't have to explain yourself to anyone. As a couple you're somehow beholden to rationalize everything you want to do before you do it. Those days are over, baby! Be free!
5.) Your social options expand. No longer must you face that jealous second half who turns every conversation into an interrogation whenever the opposite sex pops up. More, you're free to cavort with whomever you wish, whenever you wish and however you wish. (I'll leave that last one to your imagination.)
6.) You are the master of your home. No more sharing your stuff. The television will pay heed to your whims and your whims alone from now on. Bahahaha!
7.) You'll sleep better. As nice as it is to share a bed with the opposite sex, you really do end up resting better solo. Other people kick, snore and take all the blankets.
8.) Your groceries cater to your tastes, and no one else's. Every last item in your fridge will be something YOU like. Better, even though you have to make dinner yourself, you now have the option of making exactly what you want every night without having to accommodate the tastes of others.
9.) Special occasions? Ha! Forget having to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and all that other couple nonsense. The only days you celebrate are the ones where you buy yourself presents in commemoration of just how awesome you are.
10.) You no longer have to feel guilty about checking out the opposite sex. Those of us with an overabundance of conscience always feel bad when our eyes wander - that is, if our eyes are supposed to be on somebody specific. Lacking that mandatory sight, though? Wander to your heart's content!