How can I feel happy about being single?
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Updated: Jul 30, 2020
Anonymous
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Jun 24, 2016
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Be yourself. Do what you want. Don't compare yourself to people who are in a relationship. You'll be happy.
Anonymous
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Jun 25, 2016
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You have more freedom to do things,
You won't have to worry about the significant other almost 24/7
You also flirt guilt-free haha.
Most importantly, remember that you dont need someone else to make you feel happy! Im sure you weren't born with a partner, so stay happy, the way you are, before your other half came into your life!
bestDreamer46
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Jun 25, 2016
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It's completely normal to be upset and unhappy after a relationship ends. Allow yourself some time to mourn over the lost relationship, then try to start reflecting on how you used to spend your time before the relationship started.
Think about what you love to do, and what you've always wanted to try. Think about some small things you'd like to achieve. Get involved in activities you that enjoy, and try new things. Are there certain restaurants, activities, or spots around town that make you think about your past relationship? Make new associations with these things by replacing them with new memories with friends and family. Exercise.
Of course none of these things will make you feel happy instantaneously. Recovering from a broken heart takes time and patience.
Anonymous
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Jun 29, 2016
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Being single means you have time to figure out who you are and what you want from life. It's also a time to learn to love yourself so that when you meet the right person, you'll be ready :)
Anonymous
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Jun 30, 2016
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You can feel happy about being single by thinking that, you don't need a significant other to be happy. It's nice to have a partner, but only if that partner is someone who will treat you well. If you haven't found that person yet, it's okay!
ClausAlf
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Jul 1, 2016
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I personally had to learn that being single does not define me. I am my own person... and right now, I am single. But that doesn't mean that "being single" is the only thing about me... I am not any less of a good and worthy person for being single.
Enjoying yourself while being single can be hard. Specially when all your friends are in a relationship and you feel like you are the last one of the group to find love. Well... I believe I will find love. And until then... I want to be my best self and love myself, so then I can share that with the other person.
NorthernLights30
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Jul 1, 2016
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I don't know if you can feel happy about being single, I myself have been having a hard time doing so.
WingedGiraffe
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Jul 2, 2016
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By being single you don't have to plan your time around other people. Try to find adventures in every day. Do something new or daring, go hang out with friends, have alone time. When you are with someone you make a commitment to them and more than likely you will spend a lot of time with the other person and have very little time for yourself (which is something that is missed a lot when you get out of a relationship). So learn to preoccupy your time.
Anonymous
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Jul 3, 2016
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Try to find happiness within yourself. Enjoy this time alone to do things you enjoy,or try new hobbies! Being single isn't always a bad thing!
Danielle806
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Jul 3, 2016
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It sucks being single however there is only one main person you have to support and that's yourself! You don't have to worry about someone else the whole time and while your single you can focus on improving yourself
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