Quick Tips – 3 Ways to Single and Loving it
Whether you are recently single and are going through a roller coaster of emotions – or have been single for awhile and want to reconnect with yourself, the tips below will help you find the joy in singledom.
1. Relax – Statically speaking, the chances of being single for the rest of your life are slim. You will find someone. If you start to panic and feel like you have to meet your soul mate right away – you may be blinded by red flags and be unable to make the best choice for yourself.
2. Get back to you – Relationships are full of compromise. Being single gives you the opportunity to be selfish with what makes you happy. Make a list of all of the things you have always wanted to see and do no matter how big or small. Each month revisit the list and choose one thing to go after.
3. Relish your relationships – Make the most out of the nights out with your friends and time with your family. When you are in a relationship the time you spend alone with your friends and family decreases. Relish this time when you have the people you love all to yourself.
Being single will not last forever. If you start to feel like you are missing out, try and remind yourself of the the unique opportunities you have right now to do what makes you happy with the people you love.
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Single and the Holidays – 5 Reasons to Celebrate
Ahhh.. The holiday season is upon us. Time to cuddle up with your partner, sip hot cocoa, take turns stringing lights, wonder what lies underneath that shiny wrapping paper—all while smiling adoringly at each other. If you’re single, reading that sentence probably just made you cringe. It’s not easy being single during the holidays, considering the 4-month onslaught of jewelry commercials, the couples surrounding you at holiday parties and the unavoidable question “So, have you met anyone yet?” during hometown visits. Because we are constantly reminded that the holiday season is about celebrating togetherness, it’s no wonder that singles report increased feelings of loneliness during the winter months. What commercials, family and friends forget to say is that there is a real upside to navigating the holidays solo. Don’t believe us? In a recent survey, respondents reported a celebration of freedom and family when asked “What’s the best part of being single during the holidays?” Here are the 5 most common answers:
1. No Pressure – You don’t have to find the “perfect” gift for your partner and (partner’s) relatives
2. Letting Loose – You can flirt outrageously with people who are looking good in their holiday best.
3. Keeping It Simple– Not having to sync traveling plans means less stress and more time with your own family.
4. Having It Your Way – Compromise sucks! You don’t have to forfeit any of your holiday traditions.
5. It’s My Party – You can avoid being a “+1” at any work parties or events where you don’t know anyone and will face a night full of awkward conversations and bad dancing.
Whether you’ve been single for awhile or are newly single and start to feel like you’re missing out, try to remind yourself that you have a lot to celebrate. Enjoy the best of the holiday season – go where you want to go, spend uncompromising time with those you love and do whatever brings you joy.