by Kris Koments

Created on: July 06, 2009   Last Updated: September 20, 2009

Along with the many reason to relish a relationship, there are just as many reasons to savor the single life.

The following is a list of reasons to savor a brief encounter with single living.

*Fear

Fear is one reason why some choose to remain single. Fear of failure, infidelity, and fear of losing yourself are all legitimate reasons to stay away from a potential relationship.

Although, knowing we can't allow fear to rule our life, we still tend to follow those instincts that say "run for your life." When and if we can conquer this fear, we've taken a giant step in understanding ourselves.

*Privacy (lack there of)

Privacy is another benefit of remaining single. Isn't it grand to answer to no one; coming and going as you please without hundreds of questions to answer upon your return home (if you return?) Did you get drunk and sleep in your car to avoid a DUI? No explanation needed. You are single; free to do as you please. And whenever you please. (Source; happily single male)

*Finances

We enjoy spending money almost as much as we enjoy sex (maybe even more.) Not having to explain why we bought a pair of red, high heeled shoes when we have five pair in the closet already, is definitely a reason to remain single.

We don't want an interrogation, we want a partner. Not to mention the trouble we have juggling our own finances, it still remains...they are "our" finances. Add a partner to the equation and monetary issues abound and things become much more complicated. (Source; happily single female)

*Independence

The enjoyment of your independence. After 40 years, I have discovered that leading a life of total independence is emancipating; making my own decisions, choices and mistakes without the interference from my co-keeper (unless advice is solicited.)

Independence comes in a lot of colorful forms. Independence of individuality, of opinions and our behavior. Single life allows us to live in a peaceful, happy and sometimes, yes, lonely world.

*Dating

Dating is a struggle as much as it is entertaining. Women complain incessantly about the woes of dating, however, if truth be known, we love it. We love the boost it gives our self-esteem when, out of the blue, a tall, dark and sometimes handsome stranger asks us out to dinner. This is also an incentive to stay single; for men and women alike.

*No Worries

We often try to analyze every aspect of a relationship; worrying ourselves unnecessarily, especially when our partner is running late. A business meeting with an

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