A strong woman can do anything. She is never sad. She is happy whether she is in a relationship or not. Is that really the case?
Every woman has moments when she can't stand the silence of her home. But sometimes it's hard to be single, especially if you're a strong woman, because you realize that love isn't everything. You realize that getting into a relationship won't magically solve all your problems. You realize that you have more important things to worry about than whether or not the man has already texted you.
You feel bad every time you look at a happy couple and wish you could have what they both have. By all rules, you shouldn't feel lonely at all, because you are a strong woman. You don't feel like you're allowed to complain that you are because it would make you look weak and insecure.
You are a strong woman. You are not someone who needs a man. Sometimes you dream how pleasant it would be if you could hold someone's hand, fall asleep next to someone, be with someone long-term.
Allow yourself to be honest about how you feel. There is nothing wrong with wanting a relationship. Allow yourself to feel lonely. Admit it, single life is really hard sometimes. Allow yourself to feel.
Being a strong woman doesn't mean you're emotionless. This does not mean that you are against a partnership. You don't have to pretend you like being single if you'd rather be in a relationship.
Sometimes you miss someone by your side. Him. Love. Photo: Dids / PexelsThere is no need to lie to yourself that you are only happy if you are independent. Admitting you're looking for a relationship doesn't make you any less powerful. You don't have to hide what you want. You don't have to apologize for what you want.
Even if you are a strong woman, being single can make you sad. Dates that go nowhere make you feel bad. If you feel like you're the only one without a partner, it's not pleasant.
You wonder if you will find someone in the future or if you will be alone, it fills you with anxiety.
Maybe at times you are happy to have enough space in your bed and even a blanket to yourself, or time to focus on your career. But there will definitely come times when you'll be less than thrilled about your single status - and that's normal.
Just like there are good parts to relationships and bad parts to relationships, there are good parts and bad parts to being single.
Don't hold back your emotions. Have your say. Say what you think. It's okay.
There will be days when you're happy to be single and days when you wish you weren't. When those days come, remember that everything will come in its own time.
If you're a strong woman, you can be in a great relationship or single, one or the other makes you no less valuable.
