Love Nerd: The Joys and Downside of Singleness

In the “Chronically Single” post, I mentioned that being single can be a blessing. There are both joys and a downside to singleness.

Instead of being overly wordy I figured I’d list them out for you.

The Joys Of Singleness

1. I Don’t need to share the bed.
2. My sleep cycle is not interfered with by someone else’s.
3. My free time is my own to schedule. I don’t need to check-in with anyone.
4. I can spend more time learning about myself.
5. Time with God and growing in a relationship can be priority in my life.
6. My plans and the life I want to live are my own. I do not have to work around my partner’s desires
7. My money is my money, not our money, so I can spend it how I see fit.
8. I don’t have to worry about making food for anyone else. I can make what I want.

The Downside Of Singleness

1. My plans and the life I am living are my own. I don’t have someone to help me make life choices. It’s all up to me.
2. There is no real daily support with challenges in my life or other life stuff. If needed I have to actively look for support.
3. I need to do all the household chores.
4. My money is the only money I have to survive (there is no extra income from a spouse).
5. There isn’t anyone to challenge me to grow. At least not within my home.
6. It can get lonely being single.

These are my own lists. If you are single, whether chronically or just temporarily single, I am sure your list is a bit different. I would love to hear what are the joys and downside of being single are for you. Let be know below or on one of my social media accounts (tiffyjoyberry).

Want More?

This blog series stems from my book “To Love,” which has a whole YouTube Playlist devoted to it. I will also be posting more in this series on the Love Nerd page of this site.