How can I feel happy about being single?
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Updated: Jul 30, 2020
SnowButterf1y
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Nov 2, 2018
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We all afraid of being single due to fear of being alone and that we don't feel complete. However, true happiness is from within ourself. When we understands and know who we really are, our purposes in life, things that we enjoy doing and what we do not enjoy makes us feel confident about ourselves, it brings out the best of us.
Unfortunately, this cannot be achieved entirely when we are not by ourselves as there are too many things we are focusing while we are in a relationship. Sometimes people lost themselves as well.
There are many activities that can be done to feel happy by just being single. For example doing activities that you always long to do and never able to come around when you are in relationship. Going on a spontaneous trip to soul search yourself, to widen your horizon, opens up your mind, learn and grow.
Learn about yourself, learn to love yourself and you will feel happy by just having yourself.
allnaturalForest79
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Nov 7, 2018
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Now I don't know too much, but I want you to think about what I'm going to say if you want an answer. To feel happy is to feel okay? Can't you feel okay to be happy? And happy to be okay? So they can be called one in the same can they not? Well if that is the case then you need to question your thoughts on happiness and not on your relationship status. You need to start to question just why are you sure not happy, because it is not because you are single. There must be something deeper, because would you really say you aren't okay right now?
00OpenEars00
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Nov 14, 2018
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Just remember that there is a whole world out there and so many opportunities waiting for you. Don’t forget to surround yourself with family and friends that you love and trust. It’s just a moment in time, take that time to become the best version of yourself you can be and get to know who you really are. When it comes to falling in love, you don’t want to rush it. You will know when the time is right for you. After you find that one person who is everything you have ever dreamed of, all the time you spent on your own will be worth it.
Anonymous
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Dec 8, 2018
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Find strength within youself! Do things that you enjoy and can take time with yourself. Get to know youself better and grow to be content with being alone. Finding purpose in another person is tricky anf can leave you heartbroken but if you are comfortable with yourself than perhaps you can feel happy about being single. Being single can also create more time for you to be with friends and family that you love. You have more time to dedicate to things that make you happy. There can be alot of joy created from being out of a relationship, especially if it is toxic.
Anonymous
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Dec 16, 2018
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Being a happy single person comes from loving and accepting yourself. Many of us want a significant other and if you have recently had a breakup then the single life can feel kind of lonely. Indulging in hobbies and interests can be fulfilling as well as trying new things, meeting new people and spending time with friends and family. It can take time to get used to the single life but surrounding yourself with the right people and taking part in activities you enjoy can help you on your journey to happiness. It is also a good time to get to know yourself.
BlankaM
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Jan 9, 2019
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Self love. 100%. Focusing on yourself, finding new hobbies, occupying yourself by doing something new. You will soon discover that you are amazing on your own and you DO NOT need something to complete you because you complete yourself on your own by being you and exploring yourself and your talents. It is so important to look after yourself, spiritually and mentally, so take some time off to get to know yourself, your thoughts and just focus on being you! Being single is a wonderful opportunity to not worry about anything but yourself, and this part of your life is so essential in order to find your true passions.
Anonymous
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Feb 10, 2019
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Well, first of all there is always hope of one day finding the right person and if you are still single you know there is actually someone else who is single because there is a mate for everybody out there regardless of how you look or how broke you might be. I know that God made a mate for everybody just like He did with all the animals that Adam named. So, please keep looking because your mate is out there, The problem might be that you are over looking your mate because of high expectation or possibly wanting a perfect situation. There are no perfect people or perfect situation. You must be willing to try to grow together with a person and sometimes growing mean being placed in a different soil to grow. I'm not talking about people of the same skin complexion but all people, who are of a dating age to be in a relationship to date.
BlakeKai
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Feb 21, 2019
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Think about being single in a positive way. People who are single typically live longer, are happier, and take better care of themselves. You can accomplish anything you want and in some situations you do not need someone to hold you down. You can always find your one and only however it’s important to know who you are and what you want before you can involve yourself with anyone else into your life. It’s fine to be single just keep your eyes peeled for that special someone that could end up right in front of you. Stay being you
Wittie96
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May 5, 2019
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Being happy with being single is hard in todays society. We are trained from a young age that in order to be happy we need someone to complete us and that is a very dangerous line of thinking. Once I got over my fear of being alone I realized that being single wasn't that bad. I went out and did things that I enjoyed. I treated myself like I would treat a partner and learned to truly love myself. In this I found happiness and in time a relationship with someone who complemented me instead of completeing me. I hope this helps you a little bit. Being single gives you time to figure out who you are, what you want in a relationship and have fun.
calmSnowflake55
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May 12, 2019
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when you are single, you can focus mainly on bettering yourself. you need to find time to make yourself happy. after you find happiness in yourself then you can worry about being happy with someone else. being single doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re sad. and being taken doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re happy. you just have to work at your own pace and respect your heart enough to let it take time to love itself. i’ve always been told in life, you can’t love anyone unless you love yourself. and that is honestly the key to a good happy long lasting relationship is loving yourself first. so love yourself first and you’ll be happy whether or not you’re in a relationship 🙂
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