Here are five reasons why remaining single is a good idea:
1.You are in a relationship that brings you down or you are often dissatisfied with it. Ask yourself: Does your significant other inspire you to do your best? Perhaps he or she is overly critical or too focused on his or her needs to be supportive of you.
2.You feel you have to change yourself -- your values, goals, or dreams -- for your partner to accept you. Since your partner is unwilling to compromise, you morph into someone else to accommodate their needs and subsequently lose vital parts of your identity.
3.You want to take your time to pick a partner who shares similar values and interests. This will enhance your chances of staying together.
4.You have a healthy respect for commitment and just haven't met someone you want to make a permanent commitment with. Avoiding marriage before your late 20s and dating a partner for at least two years will reduce your risk of divorce.
5.You're content being single and don't have a compelling reason to tie the knot.
In closing, there are real pressures and judgments in our culture associated with being single that can weigh heavily on people. Congratulate yourself for your decision to withstand the social pressures and expectations to be part of a couple or race down the altar. Embrace some of the pleasures of being single. When you remind yourself about what you like about yourself and what you are good at, your need for other's approval will fade away and you'll feel more self-confident in your lifestyle choice.
