Going solo for the holidays bums a lot of singles out but here are 8 great reasons why being single can be a good thing.
1. Fewer gifts to buy. The holiday season is a pricey one and without a significant other, you’re giving yourself the gift of one less purchase. It’s been a tough 12 months — why not splurge for that deep tissue massage your back has been asking for all year?
2. Silent nights and days. Not having to attend uncomfortable or difficult holiday events (i.e. a meet the parents dinner);
3. More hours of sleep. Not being woken up at an unreasonable hour to open gifts (unless you are a single parent)
4. Decorate the way you please. Decking your house out for the holidays any which way you want - or not at all. You want more tinsel? You got it!
5. The chance to meet new loves. There are holiday parties to attend, New Year’s Eve bashes brimming with eligible singles at every corner. Use these social events as your very own holiday dating service.
6. French kisses under the mistletoe. Kissing someone new under the mistletoe is 100 percent more exciting than kissing the person you kiss every day.
7. Days of doing whatever the hell you want. The holidays can mean time off from work. Why not travel? Pack up and take an impromptu trip. Though it may feel like it now, it isn’t likely you’ll be alone forever. So use this time to hop on a train and do something spontaneous.
8. Conversations with family. Cherish this time to peacefully spending time with your own family. No having to decide how to divide up the time between families.
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