In years past, staying single wasn’t as accepted as it is today.

For many reasons, there has been a dynamic shift towards the empowerment of being single and away from societal pressures to marry.

Today, staying single is becoming the most popular adult lifestyle. In fact, it’s not a disadvantage or even something people feel that they have to change about themselves anymore.

Here are a few reasons why staying single might be the best option for you.

1. Being Married Doesn’t Mean You’re Healthier

If you’re like most people, you might have believed the myth that married people are healthier than single people. Recent research, though, concludes that single people, including those recently divorced, are actually the more physically healthy group.

It’s not uncommon to assume that married people take care of each other. The truth remains that most of them probably do. But staying single seems to support a healthier lifestyle even in comparison with the care spouses show each other.

2. A Relationship Doesn’t Always Boost Your Self-Esteem

One popular idea is that a romantic relationship gives your self-esteem a big boost. Sometimes it does. But for this to happen, there are certain stipulations the relationship must meet.

For instance, a relationship only increases your self-esteem when it’s stable, well-functioning, and has lasted at least a year. Sadly, most relationships don’t fall into this category.

What this means is that staying single is the more likely way of boosting your self-esteem, not relying on another person to do it for you. Simply having someone doesn’t guarantee a rise in your self-esteem.

3. Single People Often Have More Sex

You’d think that married people would be having more sex than single people, but that’s not the case according to research.

Having a permanent sexual partner doesn’t guarantee more sexual intimacy. Of course, being single doesn’t either. There really is no guarantee. It’s more of a personal choice and people nowadays are choosing other activities over sex.

The phenomenon is that the adult generation is having less sex in general. With this shift, the individuals staying single aren’t following in the same direction as married people. It’s the singles that actually have more sex.

4. Young Adults Have Other Goals Besides Finding a Spouse

If you’re like many people, you know that dating and sex have been a top priority of the young adult group. Even in high school, teenagers have been presented as if they’re on a notorious hunt for a partner. Several decades ago, this idea had been accurate.

Today, though, young adults have their sites set on something other than finding a partner. They’re focused on furthering their education and pursuing their personal goals.

This is not to say that marriage or even sex has become second-rate. More than anything, there has just been a shift in focus for the young adult group.

5. Living Alone Is More Popular and Empowering

More people are living in a one-person household than ever before. People aren’t rushing to get married or move in together. This trend is incredibly empowering for those staying single.

In fact, there are more people choosing to remain single now than ever before.

The popular belief that friends are like family has catapulted the trend of living alone. People aren’t rushing to create a family, they’re establishing a family within their circle of friends.

6. Marriage Is No Longer a Mandatory Part of Being an Adult

In years past, it wasn’t applauded to stay single. It didn’t matter if your reason was based on personal choice or because you couldn’t find suitable mate. No matter what, marriage was seen as key part of being an adult.

Moreover, in the past, having children was just as much a mandatory happening for adults as marriage. However, nowadays, marriage and child-rearing are no longer obligations. Today, it’s more acceptable to pursue your own goals like higher education or a fulfilling career.

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If you’re struggling with the idea of staying single, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’d love to help you navigate your emotions and give you an opportunity to explore your singleness so that you can lead a happy and more satisfying life.