subject: Alone But Happy: The Advantages of Being Single [print this page] Alone But Happy: The Advantages of Being Single
Being alone in life is one of the greatest fears of most people. This is the reason why we get into a relationship, so that we will have someone with us. However, at some point in time, the relationship ends and we are left alone again. After the break-up, we tend to find someone else. But before doing so, stop for a while and see that you are greatly missing something about the entire "being single" thing. Read along and find the good things a single life can bring that you might want to consider before jumping to another relationship.
When we get involved in a relationship, we slowly change some things we are used to so as to compliment with our partners. The longer the relationship, the more things we give up and change to make the whole thing work. After the relationship ends and the pain subside, we then realize that we are not the person we thought we are. Being alone then entitles you a chance to get to know yourself again. You can now do the things you ought to do but in one way or another you stopped doing because of the previous relationship.
One of the differences of being single from being in a relationship is the fact that being single gives you total freedom to decide. When one is in the relationship, she/he ought to ask her/his partner first before making any decisions. When you are single, you are your own boss. You have total freedom and you can choose and decide without consulting anybody.
Being unattached also allows you to take risks. When you are single, you are given much freedom to take risks, which you usually wouldn't do when you are involved. The said risks include money, your career and even personal risks.
Above all the good things being single offers is the chance to know the meaning of happiness. Just after the break up, people jump to another relationship without knowing what they really want and what would definitely make them happy. When you are alone, you take the steering wheel of your life and you drive your life with confidence. You can find happiness when you experience positive changes and these changes occurs only if you face new challenges, which you wouldn't normally do when you are attached.
Enjoy the time when you are alone. Give yourself time to grow and become independent and you will eventually find happiness. When you already know yourself and you are able to attain a balance within you, then you can finally give love and also take love in a much better way.
