7 Unexpected Benefits Of Being Single..

There are a lot of benefits of being single. Whether you’re someone who prefers to be in a relationship or is normally flying solo, everyone can benefit from some time on their own. And some of the benefits are pretty obvious ones. You have more freedom, more flexibility — and you’re not trapped in a relationship just for the sake of being with someone.

“I’d rather be single, in a comfortable relationship with myself, than trapped in a dysfunctional, toxic relationship with someone else,” certified relationship coach Rosalind Sedacca tells Bustle. “Being single gives me freedom so I don’t waste time or energy on a relationship partner who doesn’t value me and my attributes. I’ve given up drama and appreciate my life as it is now.”

But there are also other benefits — some that you might not have thought of yet. Because although it’s great to have the freedom to be on your own and maybe even go on on a bit of a sexual walkabout, there are other reasons that being single can totally rock your socks off. Here are the benefits that you might not have thought of.

1 You Can Fill Your Life With Things That Actually Make You Happy

So many people equate relationships and happiness— but that’s just not true for every relationship (or every person). “If you’re happy, then there’s no reason to push yourself to be in a relationship just because society expects it,” Kali Rogers, founder of Blush Online Life Coaching, tells Bustle. “Happiness is not a one size fits all, and can only be measured by the person experiencing it. So if being single makes you happy, stay single! That’s all there is to it.” If what makes you happy is travel, nights out with friends, hobbies, whatever — you have the chance to do it.