The upside of being single
Feeling a little down in the dumps 'cause it's another lonely night? So you’ve noticed that you’re the only one in your circle of friends who isn’t attached, engaged, or married? Snap out of it! Being single is not a curse.
If you're already hearing yourself saying, "I NEED a boyfriend," you're virtually admitting that you are pathetic. Remember, it's a desperate woman's mantra. Wanting to be loved and to be in a relationship is just normal; but you have to realize that if you love yourself more, you will become a better person.
"Being single affords each of us the opportunity to discover who we are, what we do and don't like, how we deal with things, what we want out of life, what our expectations are, what our potentials and limitations are, what energizes and empowers us, and what discourages and disappoints us," says Sherry Obenauer M.Ed., M.A.
If you learn to satisfy yourself and meet your needs, you would be able to share yourself to someone as a whole. Having someone else to fill in the gaps and trying to get from someone what is lacking in you could lead to disappointments and resentments.
“Treat yourself the way you want that someone special to treat you,” suggests Milton, Massachusetts-based life coach Kathleen Hassan. “Learn to love and accept yourself—just the way you are. Know that you’re worthy and deserving of only the best. Attracting love into your life starts by developing the attraction factor from the inside out.”
There's no reason to feel pathetic if you’re living a fulfilling life. So, why not make the most of it? Sit back, have a soda, and try belching as loud as you can!
If you're already hearing yourself saying, "I NEED a boyfriend," you're virtually admitting that you are pathetic. Remember, it's a desperate woman's mantra. Wanting to be loved and to be in a relationship is just normal; but you have to realize that if you love yourself more, you will become a better person.
"Being single affords each of us the opportunity to discover who we are, what we do and don't like, how we deal with things, what we want out of life, what our expectations are, what our potentials and limitations are, what energizes and empowers us, and what discourages and disappoints us," says Sherry Obenauer M.Ed., M.A.
If you learn to satisfy yourself and meet your needs, you would be able to share yourself to someone as a whole. Having someone else to fill in the gaps and trying to get from someone what is lacking in you could lead to disappointments and resentments.
“Treat yourself the way you want that someone special to treat you,” suggests Milton, Massachusetts-based life coach Kathleen Hassan. “Learn to love and accept yourself—just the way you are. Know that you’re worthy and deserving of only the best. Attracting love into your life starts by developing the attraction factor from the inside out.”
There's no reason to feel pathetic if you’re living a fulfilling life. So, why not make the most of it? Sit back, have a soda, and try belching as loud as you can!
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