Why being single is cool?

Being single gives you a unique opportunity to discover who you are on the deepest level. You can create a life that is uniquely your own based on your priorities, then look for someone to share it with. There's no better time to find a relationship than when your life is already awesome!

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Even though there are bright sides to being single, it can be hard to see them—especially when it seems like everyone you know is in a relationship. YourTango is here with evidence that being on your own is seriously underrated. If you're single, congratulations! You're in excellent company—The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 50.2 percent of American adults are single. For the first time in history, more Americans are single than married, and for good reason. The single lifestyle offers a long list of kick-ass opportunities and perks that couples don't get to enjoy. While being in love is amazing, here are 12 reasons why the single life is more fun than ever before.

1. You can kiss anyone you want.

Being single means you can flirt with and kiss anyone—like that hot person you just met at happy hour—anytime you want. That's pretty exciting!

2. You don't have to compromise.

Relationships are hard work. When you're single, you don't have to deal with anyone but you. There is no fighting, no hurt feelings, life is (mostly) drama-free, and you love it.

3. You can spend money the way you want to.

It's not an issue if you buy that pair of ridiculously expensive shoes, donate gobs of money to your favorite charity, treat yourself to a decadent spa weekend, or even save up for your dream home. No one tells you how to spend your dough.

4. Your friends are your family.

When you're single, you have time to develop deep friendships, the kind where you really depend on one another. You can choose who your close friends are and spend as much time with them as you want.

5. You get the whole closet to yourself.

Forget about cramming your clothes into one corner of the closet. Stretch out and take all the space you need, because the entire thing is yours to use.

6. You can travel wherever and whenever you want.

You can hop on a flight to visit your college roommate for the weekend or book a hiking trip to the Canadian Rockies. Cross places off of your travel bucket list, because you don't have to consider what anyone else wants in the matter. It's all about you. Bon voyage!

7. You get to pick the radio station and the TV channel.

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There's no arguing over which music to listen to in the car or which TV show to watch. It's your road trip, and you have clicker control. You're in charge.

8. You can pass gas whenever you want to.

Come on, everybody does it. You don't have to hold them in anymore—fart away.

9. You get to decorate to your taste.

No more fighting about where to put the black leather couch they've had since college. Hang a crystal chandelier from the bathroom ceiling and paint your bedroom hot pink. It's going to look great!

10. You learn to enjoy being alone.

For many people being alone means being lonely, but it doesn't have to for you. After you spend enough time flying solo, you start to appreciate your own good company. You enjoy time with friends, but also look forward to being alone because you actually like solitude.

11. You have time to devote to your passions.

Join an evening tennis league, sign up for a painting class at the local art school, or join a triathlon training group. Whatever floats your boat, you get to do it.

12. You can get your priorities straight before you enter a relationship.

I'd love to hear from you! What do you enjoy about being single?

Michelle Jacoby is a premier matchmaker and dating coach. She empowers women to date smart and find love fast. To discover the mistakes that will kill your chances of finding love, download Michelle's free ebook "The 12 Mistakes That Will Kill Your Chances Of Finding Mr. Right".