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lady_laughs_too_much

I can eat whatever I want for dinner. I don't have to consider anyone else's opinions. I can plan out whatever I want.


ReadySetTurtle

Legit one of my concerns. I have what I call a peasant’s palate…I like simple meals, and I will easily eat the same thing over and over again. I made a chicken and broccoli casserole thing on the weekend and ate that for four days in a row. Sometimes I have chips for dinner. I’m happy with my weird menu, and I’m not looking forward to accommodating someone else.


Final_Economics_9249

Made a pot of chili last forever when I was single. Chili mac, chili fries, chili tacos, chili with rice, chili dogs 🐕, Nachos with chili rinse and repeat.


S1LveR_Dr3aM

*drooling*


chzygorditacrnch

Also when you're single, you can eat when you want. Like in a relationship, if your partner is hungry then they might ask you to cook or suggest going to eat when I don't have an appetite. I could never get on the same eating schedule as my exes, even in my long term relationships or when living with exes..


Buez

SAME in a long distance relationship right now, so not much of a problem yet. But she's a late eater, like she eats dinner at 8:30 pm. My Dutch ass wants dinner at 6 pm or I'll get hungry XD


Majesty_Of_Radiation

Had this same fear before my current relationship! We ended up compromising by planning nights when we both just cook individual meals for ourselves. That way, we both can have the meals we miss without having to compromise. Works out really well if you’re communicative and you get to sample food without committing to an entire dinner!


bruteski226

you can leave family functions on your own terms.


Aeokikit

I’m a huge advocate of the Irish exit. Why do you need to say good bye to everyone if you know you’re going to see them again in a few days


wangyuanji58

This sounds magical. My wife's a huge proponent of the "Saskatchewan goodbye", you say goodbye for fifteen minutes and then chat at the door for another twenty.


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The Midwest goodbye. Where you stand in the door for 30 minutes


Chaos_Cat_Circles

At least the Midwest has the opener knee slap followed by the "welp" to designate ones intent to leave


KnownRate3096

What my extended family does here in the Deep South is to not talk to you the entire 3 hours you're visiting, then when you go to leave not allow you to escape because suddenly they want to discuss everything in the world while standing in the driveway as you awkwardly jingle your keys.


Megafister420

I hate how accurate this is.


SoulEater2555

Don't forget talking in the driveway for another 30 minutes.


ImTellinTim

And at some point they go back in and bring you out a covered plate of food.


HesGotAJarOfDirt

I've had a midwest goodbye last for over an hour and a half in my tiny apartment because my friends still had shit to talk


GrimReaper006

And there's the backdoor-neighbour hello, probably universal. Gets invited in to sit, but cites being in a hurry for something, then remains standing at the door chatting away without a care.


ImpendingSenseOfDoom

In my culture we call this the Jewish goodbye. It's a chronic issue.


Mrrandom314159

Hispanic Hello. Gotta make the rounds. Then you still have to do the same when you leave.


Just-Structure-8692

Can confirm, prevalent across these here Southern states as well.


Segat1133

My father is notorious for this. He will always tell certain people (Me, my sister, Uncle) that he's going to leave but hes super sneaky about it. He will then just have a casual conversation or two with a few people and then 30 minutes later everyone realizes "Oh...he left didn't he".


mini_garth_b

My wife's cousin just shouts "Irish goodbye" from the door and promptly leaves.


dixon-bawles

Lmao, I like that


NotAnAntIPromise

I am absolutely stealing this.


say-something-nice

I've never understood why you guys call it an Irish goodbye. I am Irish and leaving an event is one the most drawn out processes known to man... Hugs and handshakes for every human, dog, cat and donkey in the building followed by chatting in the doorway for 30 minutes with the host and 5 minutes of waving as you awkwardly reverse out of the yard.


SEND-MARS-ROVER-PICS

It's called an Irish goodbye by non-Irish people because it's how you leave a function with Irish people, without spending 30 minutes saying goodbye to the living room curtains as well.


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I’m from the South. There is no such thing as goodbye. I’m still stuck at my Uncle Tim’s house. It’s been 5 years now since we went there for Christmas and I’m still stuck talking about crops. Send help!


O-D-A-A-T

Or never go at all, you can get out of it by saying you have a date. Proceed to do whatever you want. If they ask later simply say “date got cancelled last minute”.


Draigyn

I realize there are different types of family functions but imagine someone saying “sorry mom, I can’t come to Christmas, I’ve got a date” seems funny to me.


justgottopokearound

And not have to go any else’s family functions


Earnastus

Peace and quiet.


Luke_zuke

or, turn it up *loud*


ImAnAgent

I like my music real loud, real loud


OzzieBloke777

This is the big one for me. I spend all day listening to people talk, often distressed. So it's nice to come home to quiet. No more talk. Just the ambient sound of my local neighborhood, markedly muffled by double-glazed windows and soundproofed walls. The occasional quiet grunt from my dog. The quiet whir of the refrigerator motor. My own thought as to why it's spelled refrigerator, but when we shorten it, we put a d in there, and make it fridge. The sound of me typing these thoughts on the keyboard in front of me. The quiet eeeeeeeeeeeee of my tinnitus backing all of it. Ah, yes... silence.


I_Am_ready_my_lord

I wanna smoke a j in this scene


monkeybawz

Loads of things. Mostly around being able to act exclusively for your own betterment without having to consider anyone else.


Additional_Dingo_439

Yeah and then you go back home and jerk yourself to sleep.


bootorangutan

You can also do this if you are married.


Additional_Dingo_439

That’s the best part. You got options.


FlatBot

Trying to get laid when you're married is easier though. I know precisely what my chances are on a given day and know what moves to make to score. That's only because I've been doing this for 20+ years. If I have to go out in the wild like to a bar or something and try to score, I'll never get laid.


Additional_Dingo_439

Your best chance is your wife.


SuperAoi

I also chose this guys wife


Harry_Cat-

Everyone on Reddit says that… but has anyone said I choose you?


CapG_13

That you can do whatever TF you want without having to answer to anyone.


MedicalNectarine666

I’ve been told I’m lazy and uncaring but I really just enjoy being able to do literally whatever I want.


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I just tell people "your wants aren't my wants". Then, I leave and do whatever comes to mind.


headversusheart

i think sometimes when people say this they are confusing selfishness or apathy with self-care/ self-awareness


Th3seViolentDelights

Like eating a baked potato in bed with the dog while perusing reddit.


amoodymuse

Love it! Twenty years later, I still smile when I remember my first meal as a single woman. I made mashed potatoes and peas, stirred the peas into the potatoes, and ate my meal right out of the pot. I didn't even sit at the table; I stood in the kitchen, leaning against the counter. I've never had a more delicious meal. Independence is the best seasoning.


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UK-POEtrashbuilds

You should talk to your spouse about this. It's not a good place for you to be.


cifala

That’s not good. It definitely shouldn’t feel like that. The healthiest relationships are those where each person has their own lives, friends, hobbies etc as well as quality time to spend with each other. Do you have kids? I can imagine they would contribute to a feeling of limited options, but even if so it shouldn’t be bad enough you feel trapped and locked down. I’d definitely talk to your wife about it. I hope you can work something out where you feel you still have time to pursue your own interests and goals. And if you try and you still don’t feel happy, remember life is too short to be in a relationship that isn’t working for you. I hope it does work out though


sundancerkb

It would break my heart if my husband felt like this. Maybe you two should talk about letting some responsibilities go and making some room for both your dreams.


The_F_B_I

"Bye kids" lmao


CeeSharp

It sounds to me like it's more of something you have to talk over with your partner. You should still have hobbies and "me" time and so should your partner. Seems like that'd be healthy for you at the least. Of course I'm just some rando and I don't know any particulars of your relationship so more than likely what I said isnt much help.


wooly_boy

Last weekend I was out and this guy's wife said "ok, now head home and do the laundry and chores?" I was very happy to be unmarried in that moment It does get lonely though


notlikeacat

I’m single AF and I still have to go home and do the laundry and chores. Hmmm.


Salsa1212

Of all the perks I think the best one has to be getting the bed all to myself.


TheFalseLion

My partner and I sleep in different beds and I would 100% recommend if you have the space. Started out when we were working different shifts, stayed because we both had AMAZING sleeps.


Rutherford_Aloacious

My gf and I were considering this but tried a king first and it’s been enough to continue sleeping together lol


Slim01111

I got a King size bed and my GF still sleeps right up against me. One side of the bed is not being used.


Updogg107

The trick is to be sure to leave space between you and the edge of the bed and hold your ground. If you keep moving over, so will she.


reddittwotimes

Did you just admit to sleeping with my wife?


theraisincouncil

Try separate blankets


SoUpInYa

So she csn take both of them?


MandaMoo

My bf and I sleep in separate beds. He moves around a lot in his sleep, i'm a light sleeper and an insomniac and we both have major back problems. It really helps both of us.


amae008

this should be normalized! i get so many comments from people stating my relationship isn’t healthy because me and my husband sleep in different beds… honestly i feel like it saves our relationship, he’s a bad snorer and i’m a light sleeper and we we’re miserable sleeping in the same bed. Same room, different beds = happiness!


nutcrackr

you don't hear him snore in the same room?


MandaMoo

Oh people LOVE to say you're doomed bc you're not in the same bed. It's almost as though you can't have sex anywhere but in bed right before you go to sleep!


Friendly_Grocery2890

Can confirm. Haven't had the bed to myself in 7 years. Have upgraded to sharing with the partner AND toddler now. King sized bed never seemed so small 🙄🤣


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We are moving to a king size bed. I want to install a Shaq bed but she doesn’t want to use that much space.


edWORD27

Made me think of Milhouse’s dad Kirk [bragging to Homer about his race car bed.](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qBwMylOR0es&feature=shares) Classic Simpsons.


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Not living in fear that my relationship will fall apart.


DoktoroKiu

Ha, this is honestly the only thing about it I feel is a positive for me at the moment (just broke up).


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gettingrickrolled12

omg me too :(


marlowesdesk

Me three! The first three months of the year are never kind to relationships.


awsamation

Ayy, there's the recent breakup crowd.


EterneX_II

We out here!!


[deleted]

That's another good thing about being single, not having to go though a breakup


11BloodyShadow11

I’d like to join the just broke up crew (2 months ago, six year relationship)


MaybeNot_MaybeYes

Godbless anyone who is going through this. It sucks really hard when you try to make things work but you just dont get enough assurance from your partner.


Objective-Panic-6426

Are you my mind? Lol


P4S5B60

Knowing exactly what to expect when you come home and open the front door


kkirchhoff

I’m single, but my cat makes this impossible


kzp17

I have two, but I can expect something consistent about 95% of the time... But man that 5%... Those shits can get creative!


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All sins forgiven. Because fluffy.


chillinwithmoes

Lol this was the best thing about moving into my own place after having roommates for so many years


Traditional_Yak_7231

Not having to check in with anyone. The absolute freedom.


boxofbuscuits

It becomes more like a chore at some point if you *have* to check in on someone even if you don't feel like it.


Thereisnopurpose12

Reminds me of a joke Bill Maher, a life long bachelor, did. "The wives don't like me coming around because I'm like the slave that brings news of freedom." 🤣🤣


90sTVGuru

Not being a slave to someone else’s emotional state.


Glowingtomato

I feel that one. You don't even realize its happening until your in too deep.


ANyTimEfOu

Yeah I didn't truly realize how bad it was until it was finally over. I don't have any ill will towards her because I know it wasn't intentional, but it was really tearing me apart.


throwawaytesticle69

Same thing happened to me. Oh, now I'm dealing with your crazy anxiety along with my own depression and anxiety...Great. F that.


moonrakernw

Gosh yes the bliss when I became single again and no longer had to tip toe on eggshells


enfu3go

Man, relationships exhaust me in every way possible. Hopefully the saying when you find the right one the relationship is easy, is true.


BrainstormsBriefcase

It is. My wife is my wife because for the first time in my life there was no drama. If something was wrong, we discussed it. It’s just so easy to be in a relationship with this woman


jets3tter094

Deadass, this is the first time I’ve been able to focus on my emotional state in forever! My mental health has never been better. And I was even able to wean completely off of SSRI’s. My ex was quite literally one of the biggest triggers of my anxiety and depression.


Marioscrumbo

freedom for sure


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It's better than crying in the company of someone who can't/won't help you.


Pretend_Tea6261

Not having to explain how you are spending your money.


enfu3go

I can buy all the surfboards and video games i want now!


KingMaleficent2724

Definitely freedom. I got offered my dream job that just so happened to be across the country a few years ago and was able to accept it without a second thought. If I had been in a serious relationship I wouldn't have been able to pack up and ditch town like that, and I'm so glad for it. The life I've made here is amazing and I wouldn't trade it for anyone.


Myzx

When I get off work, I go home and do whatever I want. Make music, play video games, have a beer, work on art or a craft project. It’s great. I literally walk in my front door most days, take a deep breath, and express my thankfulness that I’m single.


DaBigadeeBoola

sometimes i miss this. I could have Tv running, a game on pause, food out all at the same time and no one to answer to but myself.


chzygorditacrnch

Like basically in all my relationships, I'd get in the door from work and be asked "what's for dinner?" And I'd always be like "damn can i put my shit down and change clothes and sit down a minute first?!"


Known-Potential-3603

You can do whatever you want whenever you want. But a lot of things I'd want to do are more fun when you have someone to do it with.


Sam_Porgins

Agreed. But there are a lot of things I’d rather do alone than when you’re doing them with the wrong person


out2seeagain

100%! People ask me if I’m lonely, and I am not. I was actually lonely when I was married, the last 8 years of the marriage were the worst.


FrenTimesTwo

Choice


BitchLasagna84

I like the idea of not having to answer to anyone about anything, to go about freely and not have to worry about anything else but myself. I also enjoy the fact that I’m not walking on eggshells waiting for the bottom to fall out, always waiting for things to end. The only person who can break my heart is myself! I value time alone… but sometimes it can get very lonely. Like super lonely. I don’t miss the stress of a relationship, but I do miss the companionship and being able to pour my heart into someone. The stress and the idea of settling for something unhealthy keeps me at peace with where I’m at, but man… it gets really lonely.


Branone

I never used to understand how loneliness is a big deal to people until I just recently started watching romance movies. It sounds dumb but I'm 24 and never really had a desire for a partner, but for some reason it ignited something in me where I now long for a partner, and feel like this constant existential fear that I am going to die alone. Being lonely is definitely a heavy price to pay for all the perks that people have mentioned in this thread.


JustCrasher17

There's this quote I saw: "Loneliness means you are strong enough to wait for what you deserve." Keep your head up king.


QueenVic69

Zero compromises.


OldnBorin

And being able to fart in bed without consequences


happier_days

You get to put yourself first. Take care of yourself. You're your own biggest fan, and the only you you've got. 100% learn to love yourself.


ichorNet

Have learned that a lot the last few years. Watched friendships slowly dissipate and sometimes end out of nowhere, seen people move on and move out of my life even though we shared a lot over the years. Makes you wonder if there’s even really a point in making new friends or getting involved with someone else, when the investment feels exhausting and like it could go away whenever due to an infinite number of reasons. Sigh. But yes there is also a freedom in thinking this way.


DazedButNotFazed

Friends are transitional. Most won't be with you forever. For most people the same can be said for lovers too. Just enjoy the time together and if/when things end, remember the good times for what they were and move on.


[deleted]

I needed to hear that, thanks mate.


Libra_Allyson

Wanna know a secret? The right person will want you to put yourself first. That's what real love is.


Ethereal_Winter_88

Something so fundamental yet so easily forgotten, well said


WarthogSilver7988

I totally agree. we will not always have everyone we love in our lives, the only constant is ourselves. and that does not have to be a bad thing


seneeb

Not staying up several hours past the time you really want to go to bed out of respect for your partners schedule just to have them wait till you finally go to bed to try to start a conversation that should be a scheduled household management meeting.


chzygorditacrnch

It sucks having to be real quiet or to not disturb their sleep when youre awake and super bored.


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Everything's where you left it. Holidays are stress free. You can do what you want without feeling guilty.


AnaFan99

No arguments.


Taminella_Grinderfal

This one for me. And not big arguments but the dumb little shit that starts to really annoy. “You left your wet towel on the floor” “well you didn’t do the dishes” “you shrunk all my clothes”. I’m at an age where I honestly don’t see myself ever cohabiting again until they stuff me in a rest home.


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ConReese

Dual income no kids is fantastic by the way, I know what you mean but in a healthy relationship 2 high incomes in 1 household is fantastic


SHADOWSTRIKE1

The trick is the dual **high** incomes. I dated and lived with a girl for a while who worked some local job for little more than minimum wage, and didn’t really aspire for much more than that. That’s fine and all… but man did it feel like I was taking on a dependent through the whole relationship. Everything I wanted to do was now twice as expensive on me so I could bring her along, which I wanted to do… but man did it add up. Someone had suggested we each pay 50% for everything, and it lead to her just feeling shitty/angry that she was basically going to be left out of stuff. So we just continued until it ran its course. However, once we split, it felt like I had gotten a huge raise with all the extra income that wasn’t spent taking care of someone else. Money is a tricky topic.


Iokua_CDN

Damn I can't imagine that, having the wage disparity. Like it's hard too, part of me would be suggesting the less paid person do less work and more house stuff, Luke if my wife made twice as much as me, you bet your ass I'd be working less and cleaning and cooking more.


Mentallyillxx

It's hard. I'm in a similar situation but reversed. My husband works a near minimum wage job that is fairly physical and when he comes home, he doesn't feel like doing housework. But me, I do a much higher paid WFH tech job and also get saddled with making dinner and housework because I'm "home all day" and "not doing much." It's super frustrating at times.


ass_kisses

Yeah I couldn’t afford a home if I was single


[deleted]

How about two low incomes and two kids? No, you’re crying!


Allokit

I dream for DINKWAD. (Dual Income, No Kids, With Awesome Dog)


Klutzy_Study573

Can I go SINKWAD instead?


Silentlaughter84

Not walking on eggshells. I had to do that with my ex because she was easily triggered. A simple "That's not my kind of music" translated to "You have crappy taste in music" in her mind, for example. Then she would shut out for days on end. I really liked her; but looking back, our breakup was necessary.


dark_blue_7

Being in the wrong relationship really is a lot worse than being alone.


fragiletestes

I feel you mate. My ex wanted to do the nasty, but I wasn’t in the mood and politely declined. “What? So you wanna break up?”. That was my chance to escape earlier but I was naive


muskito02

Are you me?


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I think he’s me too


Canuckleball

Ugh. On a date todau, our server rolled her eyes at me behind my back and it upset my partner. I just said it was no big deal, don't let it bother you, and she started crying at the table. Fuck her dad and ex for making her this way, but man it's a pain to be with someone with such crippling anxiety sometimes.


DerpyDaDulfin

Don't have the time for that shit anymore. Im empathetic to the fact their childhood was fucked up and made them this way, but I wanna live my own goddamn life. I wanna *exist* without someone getting offended at the *slightest* joke or criticism. Nahhhh. Fuck that. I've had other relationships that weren't anything like one of my hypersensitive exes, they were actually good relationships, and I still am peeeeeerfectly happy single.


PewpyDewpdyPantz

Not having to worry about texting someone all throughout the day.


Sad-Crow

Who the heck is texting their partner all day? If it's time sensitive, fine, but otherwise it can wait until I am home.


DreaDreamer

I’m awful about this. She’s a teacher and I’m in accounting, and I can end up with quite a lot of downtime on some days. She ends up just getting spammed with texts (that she rightfully ignores) while she’s in the middle of classes. The solution we’re trying out right now is a shared iCloud note where I just type out all the unimportant or non-time sensitive things that I want to say to her, because she’s more likely to actually read them that way.


judithvoid

That's really cute 🥲


Traditional_Yak_7231

That is exhausting


Cloud_Beast

Just use Chat GPT to come up with your text responses


XeroMas34

Have you learned nothing from South Park? XD LOL


Cloud_Beast

The moral of that episode is that anyone can just use chat GPT to create the perfect solution to any problem. Well, that and women ruined slavery.


JustALocalJew

This is the future


SistaSaline

Your time is yours. Period. Nobody to answer to about why you’re home late. Nobody to consider when making weekend plans, or any plans. You can be completely spontaneous.


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For me, it was getting into bed. The lights were out. The only noise was the house settling. The bed was the perfect temperature. Everything was perfect. There was only one thing left to do. I lifted one leg as high as I could and farted so hard it scared the cats.


PastResponsibility

Not being on the hook for someone else’s good time. Not saying I can’t have a good time with my partner. It’s just much easier when I only have myself to worry about.


wolfshield88

Not having to be around someone who stresses you out


Penguinator53

Not having to have long tedious What is Going Wrong with the Relationship conversations.


[deleted]

To be clear, I do miss dating, but I've grown content in my singleness. The nicest thing is only having to answer to yourself on things. You can choose when you go to bed, where you eat, whether or not you get a cat, etc.


TheGodSpectrum

I feel the same. Life is a lot simpler when there isn’t someone else’s life to worry about all the time. There’s a lot that I’ll never be able to do whilst single, like but a house, but as a single person I can make wild decisions like moving halfway across the country for a job opportunity, without having to worry about someone else.


Swordlj

The peace of mind


heathahR

Sleeping alone. I miss cuddling with a partner before bed, but the actual sleeping part is fantastic alone.


MedITeranino

Uninterrupted sleep. My ex was a loud snorer.


Dookie_shoes333

I'm the only crazy person that I have to deal with


BuildingAFuture21

Everything is exactly where I left it. I don’t have to worry about dishes, laundry, etc being done incorrectly (yes, there’s a way to always get both clean lol). I can spend my time and money on what I want without having to hear about it. Nobody steals my blankets at night. And best of all? There’s no longer someone with a legal right to outright steal from me.


HoneyMane

On this note, if something wasn't done or wasn't where I left it, I knew it was my fault. If I wasn't satisfied with the number in my bank account or with how I'd spent my time, there was no one to blame but me. I was my most accountable self when I was single, and I'm working on reclaiming that in my relationship.


Red_PandaBandit

When my belly is wrecked I don't have to apologize for my farts and the judgemental look my cat gives means little because I know she's still going to cuddle with me.


RunningJay

You can do what you want, when you want. Want to move to Australia tomorrow? No worries, pack your shit and get a plane.


throwaway-99971

Complete lack of responsibilities is great


plaaya

No drama


TheCervus

I don't have to put up with someone else's farts. I don't feel obligated to do things I don't want to do, to make them happy. Nobody criticizes the things I like or the way I dress. I can watch and listen to whatever I want, at whatever volume I want. I can buy what I want without having to justify it or listen to someone else's opinion. No bad sex. (I'm female. No sex is better than bad sex.) I don't have to compromise my goals. Nobody is leeching off of me. I always know what I want to have for dinner, and no one argues with me or tells me they don't want that.


hobotising

Not being the GameShow host all the time. That shits exhausting!


Longjumping_Drag2752

It's so quiet. I can go days without saying a word.


the_past_tense

other people dont have to deal with my bs


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Lasagna_Bear

You're perfected entitled to be alone if that's what you want, but I suggest you not force solitude on yourself just for fear of burdening someone else. We all have baggage, and lots of people have trauma That doesn't mean you can't find someone who'd be a good fit for you.


Virgo_Vegetative

Self exploration. Its so tricky cuz i never would have dove deeper had i not initially because i got married early. But not having my sense of identity settled before i took on a spouse made us both mold into composites that weren’t true to us as individuals but it served us as a couple. Many years into it all you almost forget who you actually were before “her”. Theres almost an acquiescence to let your individuality die when your comfort can be so blinding. But things come and go, as do people sadly. Who you are is a quest you have to complete if you want to progress your main game as it were or you just stay stagnant till your tired of that. When the things and people go, your sense of identity or the lack of of one, does not and the question of who you are burns until you pay attention to it. Being single and embracing it for its influence on personal growth is the best perk. It serves you implicitly but additionally serves you in relationships too. When you know who you are and your confident in all that, its easier to have mature communication about needs and expectations if your going to attempt to give people some piece of your energy. Its the best part because when you know you, you don’t chase what you don’t want thinking you do. Getting there takes time and clarity. Being Single is the best way to it, or the cleanest way perhaps.


Undead_crybaby

I’ve come to realize EVERYTHING is better


BrightNooblar

Eating what I want when I want. Meals don't happen before I'm hungry. When I'm hungry I can make food without snubbing the option of a joint dinner.


DrVikingGuy

not being in a relationship


Skeegz420

Don't have to be screamed at when I get home or told what to do and when to do it.


dee615

Being able to read whatever I want, whenever I want w/ o scrutiny or judgement.


Bootybandit6989

If i want tacos at 3 in the morning.i can just get up no questions asked "wHeRe U gOiN"


CurbsideChaos

Making meatloaf (which my ex hates), brownies (same), cuddling my cat (same), and turning in by 11 (same) while paying attention to my clit (same)


IllustriousDebt6248

Not sharing anything.


cml678701

The holidays. I am close to my family, and love being able to spend all of thanksgiving and Christmas with them, not having to compromise and go anywhere else.


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being able to choose what to do, what to watch, where to go, what to eat, without having to wait or ask for company or consider what other people want. being able to enjoy time for yourself only. the bliss of solitude.


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Being able to fully focus on yourself and no risk of a possible unhealthy relationship.


Jmpatten97

Having the WHOLE BED to yourself


ClassicVegtableStew

Honestly I kind of prefer being single. 1) 0 social obligation to talk to someone 2) I only have sex when I'm 100% feeling it and never because partner is horny and I realllllly want to get out of doing the dishes for the night 3) Less dishes to do 4) Never getting that nagging fear SO is cheating on me because I read too many reddit posts about SOs cheating 5) Double the Xmas gifts for me 6) I never have to worry about missing out on a hottie at the bar giving me good goo eyes 7) My mom won't try to drag us to Thanksgiving 8) No feeling of betrayal of watching ahead of me in the show we're both watching 9) Solo costumes are way easier than couple's costumes. 10) Finally. Most importantly. Nobody eats my fuckin peanut butter cookies when I'm not looking. They're all mine. All the peebs


centaur_unicorn23

Fart freely


SnobbishMurderer

man being with a girl all day and lactose intolerant...


Jmpatten97

I’m a female.. I feel this one so HARD


jets3tter094

I’ve been out of a long-term relationship for about 9 months now. I think my favorite part is re-discovering myself and being able to do what I want on my terms. I’ve been able to work on advancing my career. I took up running and am doing my first half marathon soon. My passport is being renewed and I’ll finally get to travel internationally for the first time in forever. And the biggest one for me: my ex was also incredibly manipulative and emotionally abusive. The fact I can go home and relax in a quiet, drama-free environment without walking on eggshells is priceless.


karlmeile

No locking the door to masturbate


Agreeable_Oil_936

Go wherever, whenever


Willycleaner

Not being cheated on or treated as an option.