What are the secret powers of singles?
Relationship patterns have changed, women are no longer waiting for their prince on a white horse, and men are in no rush to settle down. More and more people are making a conscious decision to remain single. But being single is frustrating for some, so here's a list 11 "secret powers" of singles, which will help you to accept and enjoy this phase of your life.
LESS NEGATIVE EMOTIONS
They are single people self-sufficient. They are self-reliant and have learned how to deal with their problems. This, in turn, contributes to their level of happiness. Psychologists believe that single people with a strong sense of identity and personal mastery experience negative emotions differently. Surprisingly, for married couples, the result is just the opposite: the more independent and self-sufficient the partners are, the more likely they will have to deal with negativity.
THEY FIND NEW OPPORTUNITIES
Singles are more open and not tied to one place. They travel the world more often and experience new experiences. They show a high level of creativity and see no limits to their personal development. When new opportunities are presented to them, they are not held back and take advantage of them. They know that it is better to find their true self while they are single, so that they can bring a lot of interesting experiences to a future partnership.
THEY MASTER THE ART OF SELF-ACCEPTANCE
Being single doesn't mean they're lonely. Some say that spending time with themselves helped them understand who they really are, and that's how they fell in love with themselves. They felt better in their own skin and realized that no one can ever make you completely happy. They have enough inner resources to devote themselves and try to become the person they want to be.
THEY HAVE A SUCCESSFUL CAREER
Single people have more time and energy to focus on building a successful career. Besides, it is more likely to participate in various social organizations such as professional societies and clubs and to do charity work. Networking helps them make many social connections and opens up new opportunities for professional growth.
THEY ARE NOT INTERESTED IN MATERIAL THINGS
While married people look at income as one of the most important factors when looking for a job (especially when it comes to children), single people don't pay much attention to the material side. They are more motivated by important work that inspires them at the same time.
THEY ARE HEALTHIER
It turns out that singleness can also bring the many health benefits associated with lifestyle. A study shows that singles are more likely to play sports compared to divorced or married. Some of them psychologists they believe that single women are generally healthier than married women. They take fewer days off and rarely visit the doctor.
THEY HAVE A WIDE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
Not that they have more time to spend with other people, but that they work harder to make relationships with friends work. They are more attentive and likely to maintain closer, long-term relationships with people throughout their lives.
THEY KNOW WHAT THEY WANT
They are not afraid to be alone and do not rush into relationships. They know what they deserve and are not willing to settle for less. They avoid unsatisfactory relationships that will only bring anxiety and stress into their lives. They have high standards and are willing to wait for the right person.
THEY BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES
Single people know they can rely on their friends and family. They are very dedicated and hard working. They know what they are capable of and can build their lives without seeking the approval of other people. They put themselves first and focus on following their passions until they find the person they want to be with.
THEY KNOW HOW TO HAVE FUN AND TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES
People often break up at different stages of life. One of the reasons for the breakup of friends is a serious relationship. Single people realize that their friends are not always available to keep them company. Because of this they learn how to be comfortable with themselves, or how to find ways to enjoy their company and other people.
THEY ARE OPTIMISTIC
Singles are more likely to have a positive outlook on life and to find something good in every situation. One of the research she even showed that they were single women without children more optimistic compared to other groups of women. Although the results seem quite controversial, psychologists believe that single people make the most of their optimism, and this contributes to their level of happiness more than married people.
