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Is It Better to Be Single or In a Relationship?

Jennifer McDougall
3 min readMar 1, 2023

The debate of whether it is better to be single or in a relationship has been around for many generations. Everyone’s situation is unique, and there are no right or wrong answers regarding this topic. Being single and being in a relationship have pros and cons that can affect an individual’s well-being. Let’s explore both sides and answer the question once and for all.

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The Benefits of Being Single

Being single comes with a lot of freedom. You don’t have to worry about anyone else’s needs or concerns, so you can do whatever makes you happy. This could include taking risks, spending more time on your hobbies and passions, or simply having more “me” time. All these things contribute to personal growth, leading to increased self-confidence and improved mental health.

Being single also means you don’t have to split your attention between another person and yourself, so you can focus on achieving your goals without distractions.

Additionally, when you’re single, you can make decisions more quickly because there’s one less opinion that needs to be considered. Finally, being single allows you to learn how to become emotionally independent. At the same time, healthy relationships should help foster emotional growth; they shouldn’t come at the expense of your autonomy and…

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Jennifer McDougall
Jennifer McDougall

Written by Jennifer McDougall

Host of Life Refined podcast 🎙️ Personal Growth | Self-Improvement | Wellness 💡 Helping you level up your mindset & life. https://linktr.ee/jenmcdougall

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