A few people have asked me, "Can you be happy single?" I guess some people think yours truly might be an expert in the subject. Well anyway, happiness is a state of mind, so anything is possible.

If you cornered me with the question at age 18, the answer would have been no. Then again, what did I really know about relationships at that age? Some people make their dating relationships into a sort of rite of passage; it is as if your father is passing down the family bowling bowl or something. On the other hand, as a single person, you really do not have to worry about the pressure of trying to live up to someone else's expectations.

I think once you get over the initial 90 days, or the probationary period of being single; you can breathe a little easier. So what do you do in your free time? Do whatever you like! Remember this Christmas, you can spend or save a little more on yourself. Being single is a blessing if you can handle it. It gives a male or female an opportunity to learn more about themselves, and find out what they do and do not want out their next dating relationship.

No, I am not an expert in being single. I just have a Bachelor degree in Psychology and Classical Civilization. However, I do know what is like to be single. There is no shame in my life, regarding this subject. When it comes to trying to advance in this world, there will be nothing holding me back. One thing about being single, no one can tell you where you should be, upon leaving the confines of the workplace.

A single life does not mean a lonely existence. You can be happy regardless of whether you are dating. If you are single, it is probably for the best; otherwise you might be with someone you need not know, and miss out on the person of your dreams.

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