I often feel saddened and baffled by the paranoia that’s associated with being single. There are so many advantages to dating (or not), but often, we become attached to the idea of a relationship or marriage that we invalidate the value of single-hood.

Do you find yourself questioning your standards and priorities? Do you wonder if there are “any good fish left in the sea” or perseverate on the lack of quality dating prospects during friend time? This type of self doubt slowly chips away at happiness, and we neglect and ultimately abandon the many other qualities of single life that should be appreciated.