Singles,rejoice! According to a recent study by INSEE (“Les modes de vie des Français” – 2023), 36% of men aged 25 to 65 live alone. What if it‘s the best thing that could ever happen to you? Discover 30 hilarious, sometimes naughty and always true reasons to savor your freedom. Warning: this article may make you give up the idea of tying the knot for good !
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Celibacy, long seen as a temporary situation awaiting “true love”, is now increasingly seen as a fulfilling lifestyle choice. A study conducted by the University of California Santa Barbara (“Singles Well-Being Study” – 2022) reveals that single men report a level of personal satisfaction equal to or even higher than that of men in couples.
So, single men, put away your handkerchiefs (or the other way around…) and get ready to celebrate your status with humor and a touch of impertinence. Today, I’m giving you a guide to being a successful lone wolf. Here are 30 reasons why you’ll enjoy being single (even more)!
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The remote control is your exclusive property
No more squabbling over the choice between the soccer match and the umpteenth Titanic rerun. Tonight, it’s Rambo 3, and no one’s going to argue with you!
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Your bed is a kingdom without borders
You can finally adopt the starfish position without the risk of being woken up by a vengeful elbow.
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The toilet lid stays up… all the time
A little daily victory that’s priceless. Let’s make the most of it, gentlemen!
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You can give free rein to your culinary creativity
Who said pasta with ketchup wasn’t a gourmet meal? Certainly not your single stomach!
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The bathroom is your personal sanctuary
No more hair clogging the siphon (other than your own) and no more philosophical discussions while you’re in the bathroom.
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Now you can cultivate your own secret garden… literally and figuratively .
Whether it’s your collection of Star Wars figurines or your toenails, no one will judge your passions as unmentionable.
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Evenings out with friends no longer need to be negotiated
“Honey, can I go out tonight?” becomes “Guys, I’ll bring the beers!”
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Your lingerie budget is limited to socks
Then again, who needs matching socks when you’re single?
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You can finally devote yourself to your rock star career… in your own living room!
Air Guitar Championship, here we come!
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Tinder dates become your new Netflix series
Who needs fiction when reality is so entertaining?
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Your bank account has only one owner
Goodbye debates about who paid for what. Now it’s you, you and you again!
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You can give free rein to your hair creativity
Mohawk? Mule? Bald? Anything goes when you only have to answer to your mirror.
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Difficult mornings belong to you alone
No need to pretend to be in a good mood when you wake up. You and your coffee, in blissful silence.
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Your apartment becomes a temple to your hobbies .
Weight room in the living room? Painting workshop in the kitchen? It’s all possible!
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At last you can explore your naturist side
Who needs clothes when you live alone? (Just remember to close the curtains…)
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Solo travel becomes your new adventure
No need to negotiate destinations. Bali or Vegas, YOU decide!
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Your sex life is only limited by your imagination
And believe me, gentlemen, imagination can take you far… very far.
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Netflix & Chill evenings make sense
Yes, you really can watch Netflix. And really relax. Without the “obligation” of part two.
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You can finally devote yourself to your autobiographical novel .
“Confessions of a Happy Bachelor”: sounds good, doesn’t it?
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Family meals become much less stressful
No more in-laws to impress, just Grandma asking (again) when you’re going to settle down.
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Your gym becomes your second home
Who needs a relationship when you can have rock-hard abs?
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You can finally explore your metrosexual side
Clay masks, manicures, all-over waxing… Who said self-care was only for women?
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Dating apps become your new favorite mobile game
Swipe left, swipe right… It’s almost as addictive as Candy Crush!
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You can become a wine expert… or a beer expert
No one will judge your choice of beverages, be they refined or… shall we say, less conventional.
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Sundays REALLY become days off
No more obligatory brunch with the in-laws. Hello, sleeping in until noon!
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You can explore your hidden talents
Juggling, beatboxing, even knitting… Who knows what unsuspected talents you’ll discover?
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Your playlist no longer has to be “politically correct”
Metal at 3am? Justin Bieber in the shower? Your secret is safe.
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Parties just got a whole lot more…interesting
No need to stick to your +1. The world is your playground!
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You can finally concentrate on your personal development
Meditation, yoga, or simply learning how to cook pasta al dente. That’s true personal development!
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You realize you‘re pretty good company
In the end, who better than you to appreciate your own genius?
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Last word
Singles, rejoice! Your status is not a tare, but an opportunity to live life to the full, freely, and with a healthy dose of self-deprecation. A study by the University of Michigan (“Mental Health and Relationship Status” – 2021) even showed that single men tend to have better mental health than their partnered counterparts.
So the next time someone asks you, “But when are you going to settle down?”, proudly reply, “Why spoil such a great situation?”. And if you ever get the urge to share your wonderful single life… well, you’ll know how to appreciate these 30 reasons even more!
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