Relationship at all costs?

Sometimes, when we see one of those cuddly, loving couples out and about, it makes us a bit irritated and jealous. Or, indeed, when all of your friends are going out with people, and you're the only one who isn't. But it's easy to forget that not all relationships are exciting and fun. Some people argue all the time, and where's the fun in that?

Being on your own is at least 1000 times better than being in a bad relationship. Still, lots of people stay in relationships even when things are not working, just because they don't want to be alone. Often it doesn't end until one of them meets someone new. But being on your own has advantages too. There are lots of fun and lovely things for single people to enjoy, which you might not think about when you're in that situation yourself, such as the total freedom. That feeling of being able to do whatever you like, when you like, with who you like, without anyone getting grumpy.

• Nobody gets grumpy if you go on a beach holiday with your best friend.
• You don’t have to go to boring family gatherings and Sunday dinners with the "in-laws".
• Nobody will question why you spent the entire food budget on a pair of shoes. 
• You choose whichever film you like. 
• You don't need to explain why you'd rather go out with your friends than spend the night in.
• There's no jealousy.
• You can eat sandwiches in bed without anybody complaining about crumbs.
• And, obviously, you can flirt with whoever you like.

Of course, it's not surprising that most people don't ALWAYS want to be single. Obviously, there are lots of lovely and cosy things about being in a relationship. But being single can be nice, fun and good for you too. Besides, it will allow you some time to consider what you’d want your future partner (if you actually want one) to be like. That way, you could be in one of those cuddly, loving couples who go around getting on single people's nerves.