Sometimes, we get so caught up in being in a relationship, that we forget about all the things that are sometimes (usually) better than dealing with a “significant” other. Here are a few things for you single ladies to be thankful for.
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Eating an entire pint of ice cream by yourself.
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An hour long bubble bath.
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Vacations with your girls.
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Losing track of time in Target.
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Discovering a new band/song/genre.
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Finding $20 in your pocket.
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Dancing. In your bedroom, in the club, with your girls. It doesn’t matter, just bust a move.
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Laughing so hard your stomach hurts.
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Magic Mike.
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Pedicures. Enough said.
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Going to the bathroom in the comfort of your own home and not having to worry about someone smelling you.
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Losing yourself in a good read.
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Tackling that Honey Do list and doing it Wonder Woman style.
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Not sharing food. (I know we’ve all got a little Joey Tribbiani in us.)
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Binge watching your favorite TV series on Netflix..even though you’ve seen it start to finish three (or twelve) times.
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Let’s be honest, Netflix in general.
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Car Jam Sessions.
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Pasta. Every shape. All the sauces. It’s hard to screw up pasta.
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Getting into a bed with clean sheets right after you shave your legs.
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Splurging on that new pair of heels you’ve been DYING for.
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When your second-day hair looks as good as the first day.
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That first sip of your caramel macchiato.
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Getting a promotion or your dream job.
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Having a dog.
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And cuddling said dog.
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Ordering dessert from your favorite restaurant.
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The head massage when you’re getting your hair colored.
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Finishing a killer workout.
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Cookie dough.
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Finishing a puzzle.
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Good eyebrow days.
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Not wearing pants.
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Finding funny YouTube videos.
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Wine tastings. Wineries. Wine.
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Ordering pizza and spending a night in with your best friend.
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Chinese take out.
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Spontaneous trips for one. (Or with your best gal)
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Day drinking.
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The feel of plush carpet on your bare feet.
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New candles. (Even better if they’re paired with #2 and maybe #34)
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Afternoon naps on the couch.
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Only having to worry about yourself, because, let’s face it, most men need to be babysat.
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Perfecting your eyeliner wing…on both sides.
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Cheese fries.
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Putting your hair in the perfect messy bun on the first try.
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Happy Hour. (Both at Sonic and the bar)
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Not stressing when you haven’t shaved.
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Being a blanket hog.
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Getting tweeted back by your favorite celebrity.
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Sunday morning brunch.
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Karaoke. (I mean, you’ve been belting Selena’s Fetish since it came out anyway, why not hit the stage?)
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The edges of homemade brownies.
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Petting Zoos. Or zoos in general, really.
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Taco Tuesday.
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Rewatching old Disney movies and the new ones, we aren’t picky.
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At home facials. Nothing says fierce like clean pores.
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Spending all day in your pajamas.
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Body pillows.
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Being able to smell your shampoo hours after you’ve fixed your hair.
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Seeing your favorite band in concert.
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Open bar weddings.
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Finding that pair of jeans that make your ass look amaaaaazing.
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Redecorating your bedroom, complete with fancy lights.
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Pool Days. (Preferably with a frozen drink, please.)
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Finally getting the last punch on your punch card and getting a free drink.
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Chocolate fountains.
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Loving yourself for who and where you are at this very moment.
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