This Valentine's Day, many of you may be sitting at
home alone, sulking in darkness because you are single. Being alone on
Valentine's Day seems to equal being shunned. It's as though you're not
someone unless you're with someone. This article is here to destroy that
thought and show you that, contrary to popular belief, it is great to be
single!
Many of you must think I'm on crack to think such a thing. I used to think
the same way you might: I was nothing because I had no one. I used to get
depressed and lonely due to the fact that I had no significant other.
Feeling that way really sucks. It certainly isn't good for you; it makes you
depressed, frustrated, and desperate. You don't want these feelings. If
you're desperate because you are single, believe me, you're asking for
trouble.
Perhaps I am insane for thinking that it's great to be single. Maybe I've
just been in too many bad relationships. Whatever the case, I now know that
it is a privilege to be single! Why is this? One word can sum up this whole
article: freedom. Think about it. When you're single, you're free to do as
you please. You have no obligation to anyone, nor do you have to feel
obligated to do anything you don't want to do. Being single means living for
yourself and no one else. Plus, you don't have to worry about what someone
else might think about things you choose to do (like hang out with your
friends or spend time by yourself.)
Probably the biggest perk to being single on Valentine's Day is that you
don't have to feel obligated to buy anything for anyone. You don't have to
worry about making dinner plans, or whether your significant other will
appreciate the gift you intend to give him or her.
If you're depressed on Valentine's Day because you are single, remember
these key ideas and that one word: freedom. Think about it. Sometimes, you
don't know what you have until it's gone. Keep that in mind while
remembering the freedom you lost when you started your last relationship.
Think about all the trouble you went through, and how much better off you
are now than you were then. Keep this in mind, and I'm sure you'll have a
great Valentine's Day - a day that is really no different from any other.
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Name: Greg
Comments:
I sure have! Thanks Jeff!
Name: Jeff
Year: Alumnus
Major: ly tired
Comments:
You've come a long way from that article you submitted to me a year ago, bud. I myself am in a relationship that couldn't be more fulfilling, but I too know the benefits of being single. Glad to hear you've discovered the glories of both.
Name: Greg
Comments:
That's why I'm Staffer of the Week mwhahahahahahaha. LOL I think a lot of people think that if they're with someone then they're not lonely. Sure, not everyone thinks so, some of us know that loneliness can have nothing to do with whether or not you're in a relationship. However, too many people put too much stress on being in a relationship and forget to enjoy, love, and discover themselves and live life to the fullest, even if it is by yourself.
Name: Nick
Comments:
Awesome Article Greg. Totally new outlook for all those single people who get so sad on Valentine's Day. Post some feedback, I'd like to know how you feel on the subject of "Being withthat special person is like total freedom from loneliness" as some people might say to argue your point.
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