Health benefits of being single
That moment when you’re at a family birthday party, and you get asked the question by multiple relatives: “Do you have a partner yet?” and you have to say no. It can fill you with dread and knock your self-confidence. But don’t worry, because being single actually has some physical and mental health benefits. So now you can arm yourself for when you go to the next family party.
Benefits of being single
Being single can be good for your health, both mentally and physically. So, enjoy your single life. Curious how? Below, you’ll find several reasons why being single benefits your health.
You are much more self-aware.
When you’re single, you have the opportunity to get to know yourself well. Try and reframe that solo time as time you get to work on yourself and feel comfortable in your skin, and trust us, you will grow to love yourself. It might seem daunting, or you may feel silly initially, but why not go on a solo lunch or dinner date? Enjoy the time, take a book, and be alone with your thoughts; it will become second nature over time. When that happens, you radiate confidence and come across as self-assured. And how great is it to enter a relationship with self-confidence?
Control over your own happiness
Research shows that singles undergo more psychological development. As a result, they often experience faster psychological growth than those constantly in a relationship.
Better physical shape
When you’re single, you can dedicate more time to going to the gym and exercising than those already in a relationship. So, being single can see some people in better physical shape than those in a relationship.
Close friendships
When you’re single, you have more time to spend with your friends and family. This can help you develop closer bonds with them as you can spend more time chatting and enjoying drinks on a night out.
Improved sleep
It turns out that when someone sleeps beside you, you sleep less soundly than when you sleep alone. So, as a single person, you can often enjoy a more peaceful and uninterrupted night’s sleep. How nice is that!
