Don’t worry, be happy
It can be easy to forget the perks of being single while you’re constantly fighting off the pressures of society’s idea of being normal, and finding the one to settle down with during your twenties. If you’re feeling left out, or lonely watching your friends getting into long-term relationships, or even getting married, don’t forget that you’re in an equally good and unique situation.
Time flies, and being young only happens once. You will spend the rest of your life with even bigger responsibilities than the ones you have now, so if you are single, enjoy every minute of it.
Take the time to travel. This is huge. Travelling opens up a ton of new doors and you learn a million things. You get the chance to talk to amazing people and forge lifelong friendships, and you meet parts of yourself you never knew existed. You could potentially find a country you fall in love with and eventually settle down in, or find a new career path; the opportunities are endless.
Focus on you. When you have the time to focus on yourself, soak it right up. You will never regret taking an extra course, going to the gym, or just being you without having to compromise. This is an excellent chance to reflect, improve, and get to know yourself a little bit better.
Enjoy your freedom. Yes, freedom can mean going on a bunch of dates, but it’s so much more than that. You can take a job in any city (or a country you’ve travelled to), you can decorate your place any way you want to, and you can see your friends and family anytime you want. You can literally do anything you want to without having to consider someone else’s schedule.
Be carefree financially. This may be the last time in your life that you can truly go on a shopping spree without having to answer to someone else about spending too much money. Go ahead and go on a road trip, or buy those gorgeous shoes or that gaming system, no one is stopping you!
Expand your social circle. Now is the perfect time to put yourself out there and meet as many people as you can. You don’t have anyone to question you handing out your phone number to people you meet on a night out, so go for it. Join groups, or go out with friends you don’t see that often, and meet their friends. Put your best social skills on display, and you’ll have new friends in no time.
You don’t have to share a bed. This might not seem like a big one, and I know cuddling can be nice, but what is better than stretching out and having the entire bed for yourself? You don’t have to deal with snoring, blanket hogs, or sideways sleepers. You will have some of the most comfortable, uninterrupted sleeps, and wake up on the right side of the bed every morning.
If you decide to benefit from your single status, even if you aren’t initially thrilled with it, you will have so many stories to tell at the end of it all. As jealous as you may feel of your love-stricken friends at times, they feel just as jealous of you when they are itching for a little bit of your freedom. Do as much as you can with your singlehood and enjoy every minute of it. After all, it won’t last forever!