Topics Dating & relationships

Is it normal to want to be single?

Yep.Totally normal

Yes, it’s completely normal to want to be single. You don’t have to want a relationship—or have a special reason for not wanting one.

Some people genuinely prefer the freedom, quiet, and independence of being single. Others want a relationship at one point in life and not another; your preference can change, or it can stay the same.

You don’t owe anyone a relationship just because dating is treated as the default. If you’re happy being single, that’s reason enough. And if the feeling is tangled up with hurt or fear, you can take your time figuring that out without forcing yourself to date.

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