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Society tends to lend itself to the idea that being single is a negative. The single person 
is most often assumed to be a miserable, unhappy being who warrants pity, and is in need of match making considerations. However, in reality, most singles are content, well-balanced and sated individuals possessing many positive attributes. The strength, confidence, and independence the single life brings, enhances rather than detracts, and presents the single person with a tremendous advantage. It makes a positive statement about the person we are.
is most often assumed to be a miserable, unhappy being who warrants pity, and is in need of match making considerations. However, in reality, most singles are content, well-balanced and sated individuals possessing many positive attributes. The strength, confidence, and independence the single life brings, enhances rather than detracts, and presents the single person with a tremendous advantage. It makes a positive statement about the person we are.Being single allows us to venture into self-exploration and discovery without the benefit of outside influences to alter the outcome. Living alone affords us the opportunity to know who we are and be comfortable being alone with ourselves. The security we gain from the growth, self-reliance and autonomy allows us to be a valuable asset in every aspect of life. We have greater beneficial affects to offer in our social interactions and relationships.
As singles, we become more aware of who we are and what we have to offer. We are better prepared for success, which increases our chances for successful relationships. We have the opportunity to know what our requirements will be for an ideal partner, and more importantly, we are able to ascertain what we have to offer as an individual in union with another. Our time as singles allows us to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to create more rewarding and successful relationship ventures. Single equates to positive in any context.
“But how can you live without sex?” Singles do not have to live without sex and normally don’t. The idea that a single’s life is void of fabulous sexual experiences is a myth. Thanks to the efforts of pioneering women like Betty Dodson who wrote “Sex For One: The Joy of Selfloving”, the marvels of modern technology, the concept of friends with benefits and the acceptance of ‘recreational dating’, singles hold the advantage of a satisfying sex life. The stereotypical relationship is no longer required to fulfill our needs.
The more we know about ourselves and the more self-sufficient we become, the more fulfilling and rewarding our life will be, Our level of self-awareness and the ability to clearly state ourselves enables our relationships to flourish. We are better able to promote understandings while helping to avoid the misunderstandings, which eventually erode most relationships.
Below is a list of strategies to help singles plan for success and a more productive future.
Strategies For Singles
*Know that it is ok to be single and be proud
*Become aware of who you are and what you want
*Set goals and dating strategies that are aligned with your lifestyle and situation
*Gather the information and tools necessary to achieve your goals
*Develop a healthy network of family and friends.
*Date, and explore new ideas and designs
*Don’t be a victim of your own insecurities. Trust yourself.
*Learn to be your own best friend & advocate
*Own your own power.
*Learn to love yourself. It will make it easier for others to do the same.
*Learn to say NO and assert your needs, requirements, wants and desires to others. If it doesn't feel good for you...don't do it!
*Never settle for less than what you really want.
*Learn to take healthy risks...."Feel The Fear & Do It Anyway"
*Seek balance in all things
*Take charge of your future success. Live your dreams. Life is what you make it
*Know that it is ok to be single and be proud
*Become aware of who you are and what you want
*Set goals and dating strategies that are aligned with your lifestyle and situation
*Gather the information and tools necessary to achieve your goals
*Develop a healthy network of family and friends.
*Date, and explore new ideas and designs
*Don’t be a victim of your own insecurities. Trust yourself.
*Learn to be your own best friend & advocate
*Own your own power.
*Learn to love yourself. It will make it easier for others to do the same.
*Learn to say NO and assert your needs, requirements, wants and desires to others. If it doesn't feel good for you...don't do it!
*Never settle for less than what you really want.
*Learn to take healthy risks...."Feel The Fear & Do It Anyway"
*Seek balance in all things
*Take charge of your future success. Live your dreams. Life is what you make it
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