We are one happy tribe, singles. The most important thing in life is that you are not ashamed of your relationship status, whether you are single, divorced, or widowed. If you believe that now is not the right time for a relationship, don't let peer pressure or societal norms influence you in any way. It is widely held that if you are single, you are unhappy and have no choice, whereas if you are in a relationship, you are happy. Many people believe that they are wrong to be single because of such beliefs.
Let's start with a quick story:
"Will you be my companion?" a prince once asked a beautiful princess. "NO," said the princess, and she lived happily ever after... and travelled the world, meeting interesting people... and discovered new things... and she tried new things, didn't care what guys thought of her, and always kept her priorities straight... And attended rock concerts... Nobody ever said to her, "Go make me a sandwich." She also kept her apartment as well as all of her shoes. Her entire family and circle of friends thought she was cool. And she made a lot of money, and the toilet seat was always down (as it should be)... And then, one day while traveling, she met someone interesting who really understood her.
Isn't this a lovely story? It would have been a perfect story even if she hadn't met the right guy at the right time. Why? That's because you don't require anyone else to complete you. As a person, you are always complete. Your partner is only there to help you.
Here are three reasons why it's perfectly fine to be single:
1. You will not accept less!
You're not single because you can't find someone, but rather because you're looking for the right one. Not settling for anything less than what you deserve is an excellent quality. What distinguishes you from the rest of the world is your clarity and patience. Remember the old adage, "Good things come to those who wait!"
2. Never, ever get stuck. Oh, the wonderful liberation!
Many people say that a healthy relationship will never be a hindrance to doing what you really want to do in life, but somewhere along the way, we tend to forget that in a relationship, it's never just about you, but also about your partner. Most life decisions, from vacation destination to home décor, will require you to bend a little. As a single, you do exactly what makes you happy, and the only thing that matters is that you are happy!
3. Learn about your interests and the people around you.
The most important aspect of a relationship is time. When you are in a relationship, you invest your time to make it work, but when you are a lonewolf, you devote your entire time to following your passions. You are more motivated to get to know and spend time with the people around you. Let's face it, we've all had friends who never missed a football game or a house party at our house until they got into a relationship. There are no surprises here: a relationship requires extra attention and care, while other people's concerns take a back seat!
You don't "find" love; love finds you when you go out into the world and start pursuing your dreams. Begin pursuing.