The Perks of Being a Single Man (What You Don't Know!)

The Perks of Being a Single Man (What You Don’t Know!)

So, you’ve gone through a bad breakup and are wondering why the world has come crumbling down on you once again. Well, we’ve got news for you buddy, being a single man isn’t always as bad as everyone makes it out to be. In fact, there are plenty of great things about being a single guy, that in the throes of your heartache, you can’t quite see.

Check it out.

1. Independence

One of the best things about not being in a relationship is the independence you gain from not having to consider another person every single time you make a decision. It’s easy to lose ourselves in bad relationships. Being alone gives you the chance to regain the real you.

2. Career Advancement

When you’re not tied down to another person, you can concentrate on your career without worry. Late nights at the office? No problem. More work added to your plate? Bring it on. Career advancement is so much easier to achieve when you only have to worry about yourself.

3. More Money

Men are always cracking jokes about how expensive their girlfriends or wives are. But there’s some truth to the fact that money is a problem in many relationships. In fact, one of the biggest reasons people break up/divorce is because of financial incompatibility.

Sure, you got your heart broken. But your wallet is about to be fuller than ever. And not just because you landed that promotion at work either.

4. Better Social Life

Again, you’re free to go wherever you want, with whomever you want without worry when you’re single. When you had a girlfriend, chances are most of your together time involved either just the two of you, or mutual friends. Finding guy time when you’re hitched is not always easy. But it sure is when you’re single.

Plus, if you want to start mingling again (even using an online dating app) you can without hurting anyone’s feelings.

5. Search History Freedom

Attached guys are always getting heat from their girls about what they’re perusing on the internet. Because of this (and a lot of other issues we don’t have time to discuss), many men opt to hide their search history from their girlfriends to prevent an argument.

When you girl is out of the picture however, you are free to search for whatever you want without any judgement from anyone. For example, you might want to buy a sex doll and fill your lonely nights with a little luxury pleasure. Or you might want to hop on the web and view some of your favorite porn. No one will care when you’re single, because no one will be there to tell you no.

6. Rekindle Valuable Connections

Studies show that singles show an increase value of connection with parents, siblings, friends, and coworkers compared to married couples. When people get into relationships, they tend to become more introverted when it comes to nurturing important relationships, even when it comes to family (which is apparent come the holidays).

Being single allows you to tend to those relationships without worrying that you’re neglecting your partner or upsetting her. In addition, spending more time with the people close to you that you love can help you learn more about yourself and what you want out of life. These insights will carry well into your next relationship, should you ever decide to get into another one.

We know, it’s hard to see the benefits of being alone after a bad breakup. Especially if the relationship you’re leaving was one you cherished. But sometimes being a single guy is a good thing. And sometimes all you need is a little perspective to remind you that you are still that amazing person you were when you had a girlfriend and that nothing can change that.