See ? you feel better knowing there ARE some perks.

I'm not saying I want to always be single but I do want to make the most of it right now.

Definetly a good thing.

I never did adjust my schedule for the ones that acted like babies.

I just want to never again have my identity so wrapped up in someone else that I end up feeling that they are everything in life worth pursuing, or feeling good about.

do you feel good about yourself without someone else in your life?

The unlimted amount of partners you can have. That HAS TO BE the best reason.

Not having to answer to anyone.

being a slut

1) He can go out with the guys and she won't B*tch
She can go out with the girls and he won't whine

2) He can stock the fridge with beer & cold pizza
She can stock the fridge with yogurt and diet drinks

3) He can watch sports all day and night
She can watch WE channel all day and night

4) He doesn't have to hear she doesn't have anything to wear
She doesn't care if he wears his baggy sweats all day

5) He doesn't have to hear her say "I have a headache"
She never gets headaches

6) He doesn't have to take out the garbage just because she wants him to
She doesn't have to wash his stinky clothes

7) He doesn't have to take her out to dinner at least once a week.
She doesn't have to cook his favorite meal every night.

8) He doesn't have to hear "Why did you buy THAT?"
She doesn't have to hear him say "You spent how much?"

9) He doesn't have to hear "Can't you put the lid down.
She doesn't have to hear "Did you use my razor"

And #10

He doesn't have to hear "You've been too tired for 4 nights.
She doesn't have to hear "Did you take the batteries out of the remote again?"

lol

Being able to come and go as I'd like.

Oh, and the ability to say that was good. Bye now, I'll call you sometime!

Joking...well a little.

Not having to put up with anyone's moodiness.

Not having in-laws!!

Yes. I feel good about myself, despite the fact that I'm single.

BOING!

All good things.

Yes, no codependence...or in-laws, I agree.

glad to know, letting someone else take that away from you is cheating yourself and your children, and if they truly loved you, they wouldn't wish to see you or the children unhappy

That's the whole reason I started this thread. I noticed that the "what's the worst thing about being single" thread was just catering to people's desire to feel sorry for themselves. I don't believe in that thought process. I think if you're so down just because you're single, there's more wrong with that picture than just being lonely. To me "lonely" is like "bored".... Heck people...get off your butts and realize we are all captains of our own ships. It may sound harsh but too many folks don't feel good about their lives, unless someone else is telling them that it's ok to feel good. jmo

Not being compared to other women or feeling like I have to compete to hold on to someone.

Making my own decisions.

I agree with your sentiment, and you are correct, we all charter our own ships. I do not believe in pity parties either nor do I believe in regret. Good for you!!