A relationship, I hope not. I have an imaginary man, and he is perfect😂.

At the stage I am at in my life, the thought of a relationship is very difficult. Relationships have always been that way for me. When I think about it now, I get a knot in my stomach.

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The Benefits of Being Single

Everyone is different, and some people love the companionship of someone else and the excitement of a new person entering their life. For me, I do like some changes with new experiences. However, as well as the idea of something new, my routine at home is important.

• At home, I know where everything is. They are in a place I want them to be, and I know exactly where they are when I need them.
• I can eat the meals I choose without having to worry about someone else’s choices.
• Self-reflection helps me understand my goals and priorities without compromise.
• I can make decisions based on my own needs and desires without having to worry about someone else.
• I enjoy my own company, personal freedom and happiness as I can choose what I want to do without having to consult anyone else.
• I can explore all my interests without anyone having an opinion or a comment.
• I control my schedule as I don’t have to work around anyone else.
• I can make financial decisions based on my own choices.
• I don’t have to ask anyone else about what I plan to do, and I am free to choose.
• There is no conflict, only inner conflict😂.
• I create my own happiness.
• There is no judgement.
• I am a free spirit.
• I am content, understanding my life journey and empowered.

The Downsides of Being Single

Although I love to be on my own, there are some pitfalls, and I have to discuss them too.

• Being a single parent is stressful, especially if I have a problem.
• I am burdened with all the expenses, and I have a one-income household.
• I get burned out emotionally from managing everything myself.
• I have anxiety about the future as I will have to rely on one pension.

Final Thoughts

When I was young, it bothered me more about being single because there was a lot of peer pressure to get into a relationship. I didn’t know who I was like I do today. I built my self-worth on being with someone else because if I wasn’t, it made me feel unattractive and undesirable. I also felt that I was missing out on something, and I didn’t have any emotional independence. I am at a stage in my life when I don’t worry about these issues.

Do you find more freedom or have more challenges in being single?