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I have been practicing cognitive behavioral psychotherapy since 2007 with a diverse group of adult clients with various diagnoses, all races, and socioeconomic classes.
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You can love yourself as much as you can, and spend more time with the people who you love. We love you
Realize that this is a time for you and you only. You now have all the freedom in the world to accomplish so many things. You are free from the worry about what others may think. You can spend your time only for you without having to compromise or sacrifice. You can get out of your comfort zone and experience life the way you want to. You may even meet like-minded people along the way and forge new and exciting friendships, or more.
I've struggled with this in my life as well. It's led me to 2 divorces & a trail of broken hearts. The key for me was to be comfortable with myself. As soon as I discovered a me I liked it became much easier to not seek external validation.
Take some time to find yourself. Take that time to pamper yourself and engage in activities you enjoy.
You should enjoy being single! Because you get more time to work on yourself and you’ll also know that your true love is out there waiting!
Anonymous
July 8th, 2018 5:46pm
At first it may seem impossible to juggle being single, but in a way it’s good for you. Spend some time bettering yourself and feeling confident and good again
Anonymous
July 8th, 2018 10:42am
think about the benefits. you don’t have to worry about someone getting upset if you have opposite gender friends. there’s many benefits, that’s just one.
How can you feel happy about being single? You can feel happy by focusing on yourself because this time in your life you get to understand your likes and dislikes and figure out what you want in life.
There are plenty of things to be happy about when you're single (: There is no reason to be dependent on someone else when you, yourself are an amazing person. The right individual will come eventually. Some of the things you can do are 1. Go pamper yourself. You have your whole life ahead of you! 2. Meet tons of people. When you are in a relationship you can't flirt with that cute guy at the coffee shop you saw the other day! Get out there!
Embrace the love you have for yourself. You can’t pour from any empty cup. You have to love yourself in all that are you alone to be able to love someone else as a couple
Being single is a great opportunity to get to know yourself and grow as a person! It also allows you the freedom of doing whatever you want and not having to worry about how another person feels about it. It can be very freeing.
Anonymous
June 13th, 2018 6:40am
You can live our life, every moment to the fullest and completely by your choice. You also learn to love yourself and you create a bond with yourself, inside and out.
Anonymous
June 7th, 2018 8:04pm
You need to love yourself they way you are, and not let it bring you down. Just think that "If I was in a relationship right now, I would be doing something else, something I didn't want to do. But I'm single, so I can do whatever I want!"
Anonymous
May 11th, 2018 10:33pm
Well, you can talk to as many people as you want without someone holding you back, you can openly stare at hot people and you don’t have to be tied down by a relationship x
Self love is the best thing in world. Love fades, life dies, relation ends but self don't leave you alone anyday!
That isn't an easy task and it take some time to find out how being single can benefit you. You can take it as a curve of being with yourself and taking care of your self and people you love, cultivate things hobbies and dreams and when you will find someone you can focus on relationship.
There are many greta things about being single. For example, you have more time to spend with the people you love and to do the things you love. You also have more time to build yourself to be a better person, which can sometimes be ignored when your in a relationship.
I think you have to be happy on your own before stepping into any relationships. So, being happy single is a must. And I think it has a lot to do with your purpose in life. Once you find what it is and live your life according to it, I'm sure you will find this feeling of satisfaction and wholeness and you will feel happy.
You're single.. enjoy life, go out, have fun, hang out with your friends.. theres so much to do.. you dont have to be in a relationship to be happy
You must be happy with where you are at, with your current situation, in order for change to occur.
People tend to feel like being single is something bad, but in reality? It's something great. You don't have to remember anniversary dates, you don't have to go through a miserable breakup. On top of that you can talk to your friends AND socialise with them more now that you're single. I honestly love the thought about being single (even though I'm taken at the moment) personally, and maybe other people don't see it that way. But the ease, comfort and more is just simple and so easygoing for me.
Anonymous
February 3rd, 2018 11:31pm
Look for the positives in being single and avoid thinking or lingering on thoughts of the bad negative things associated with being single. Try to enjoy your time doing things you love, learn more about something you're interested in, take on a new hobby or even make new friends. Find things to bring you happiness each day.
Anonymous
February 3rd, 2018 7:05pm
Remember this: you don't have to tell anyone what you're doing constantly. You can be your own person and make your own decisions without relying on the input of someone else. If you want to go out with friends, you don't need anyone's approval. I know it's difficult to not have someone else there, but the right person will find you when it's the right time. Enjoy this time on your own while it lasts!
think of all the things you can do as a single person how there are no boundaries in what you do and actually take this opportunity to develop your self
As much as it may be hard remember that it's ok to love yourself and discover who you are. it seems difficult at the moment but it will come with time.
Focus on yourself. You are so important and you don't need a partner to complete you, or make you happy. Be you, because you're amazing!
Take up a new hobby. Go out and spoil yourself for the day. Remember to love yourself before anyone else. Remember that you are worth more. You are worth more than any material in existence. Take care of yourself, let everyone else worry about theirs.
Anonymous
January 27th, 2018 2:55am
You can use this time to grow as a person the way you want to grow. It can be anything from dying your hair crazy colors to finding stress relievers. I personally know people who go to the gym because they feel less stressed afterwards. Starting new hobbies could be it!
Do kind things for yourself. Remember what makes you unique, without someone else to help you identify yourself. Do things that make you happy, and don't forbid yourself to do something that you think you shouldn't do alone, like see a movie or go out to eat. Enjoy yourself and your relationships with your friends and family. Express yourself in your own way.
Anonymous
December 14th, 2017 11:24am
Realize that being single is better than getting into a toxic or unhappy relationship.
People tend to love being with other people they think they are their halves but you are complete and you are not a half and you dont lack anything. You may try to see what makes you happy and try to explore and discover yourself and try to get to know yourself. You are a whole deep world so don't say "i know myself well " and if you doubt being yourself and you think that what makes you single or that you are not good enough .well If you don't love yourself no one will love you .
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