Last week, we presented you with 20 good reasons to enjoy being single at 40. Here are 20 more reasons for you to be totally convinced (if you ever had any doubts…)!
At 40, the “Plus” for sure is that we know who we are, what we want and how we want it. And when you can do it the way you want, at the pace that suits you, why mourn a couple who made you unhappy?! So enjoy being single… After the first 20 reasons to be single at 40, here’s the next one!
21 – You know exactly who you are
It takes a while to really know yourself, to be comfortable with yourself and to enjoy your own business. By the time you’ve reached the age of 40, these pieces should all be falling into place. You’re not intimidated by going out to eat alone or even taking a trip to a place you’ve always wanted to go. You understand the value of time and know how you want to spend it.
22 – Follow your own timeline
When you’re single, there’s no need to consult anyone or figure out what works best for someone else’s schedule. You can enjoy your personal freedom and follow your goals at your own pace without feeling guilty about taking time for yourself.
23 – Bounce back quickly from disappointment
You meet someone but it doesn’t work out and you’re left heartbroken. Don’t cry too much, you’ll bounce back faster than you did when you were 20! In fact, you know how to get through and get back on your feet, and your inner strength is greater.
24 – You know what you’re looking for
In your 20s and 30s, you learn by experience what’s right and acceptable for you. By the time you’re 40, you know. There’s no point wasting time with people who don’t suit you.
25 – Your trouble radar is sharpened
At the age of 40, your life experience enables you to see right away the people who are going to waste your time or get you into trouble. A major asset if you don’t want to waste your time on someone who doesn’t deserve it.
26 – Your financial security is up to you
If you’re in a relationship, it’s possible that you’ve inherited someone else’s debt, that you’re providing them with financial assistance or that you’re spending money on things that don’t interest you. The question is settled when you’re single.
27 – You’re free to reinvent yourself
With the exploration of spirituality and the search for self, you can finally take courses, develop your business, travel, … you’re free to explore. A major change in your life is coming.
28 – Sex is better
As we age, we have the opportunity to become more familiar with our bodies and their responses to pleasure. You’re less likely to have unsatisfying sexual encounters because you’ll know how to express your needs and desires.
29 – You can evolve and change as you wish
Being single in your forties allows you to evolve as you wish, at the pace you want, trying out different things. You can change your goal, your desires, your path many times without worrying about who it concerns.
30 – It’s the best time to really fall in love
When you’re younger, you’re subject to certain dictates when choosing your partner: finances, location, desire to build, etc. At 40, it’s all about finding the partner with whom you can make the most of your time. Fewer constraints, more good times!
31 – You know where to meet people
At 40, you’re no longer looking to meet people in crowded bars on weekend nights. It almost never worked anyway, right? Now you know you’re much more likely to meet someone you’d enjoy spending time with in a coffee queue or at a sports class.
32 – You have time to get back to your old hobbies
What activities did you stop doing when you were in a relationship? Now you’re single, you’ve got time to get back into it. Indulge yourself.
33 – You manage your household
Laundry and dishes for one are surprisingly easy to manage. You’ll love it.
34 – You no longer feel you need a partner to complete you.
If you’re single in your forties, you know that having a partner is completely optional. When you’re comfortable in your own skin, you can take your time going out until you find the right person, because you’re happier alone than when you’re with the wrong person.
35 – Moving is no longer a problem.
Do you need new horizons? No problem, just bring or sell all your furniture and move to another apartment, city or country…
36 – You can concentrate on your family
You made your children young, and now they’re pre-teens or teens. Share special moments with them and get to know each other better. Become a role model for them.
37 – Dating can be more fun than serious
Take the time to have fun with your partner and don’t be in a hurry to (re)marry or get serious. That’s the advantage of being single at 40: you’ve got the time and the choice.
38 – Reduce your budget while improving your life
Being in your forties means you don’t need a three-bedroom house and two cars. You can get rid of those extra things and lighten your load, leaving room for new experiences.
39 – No more stress about perfect little gifts
Buying meaningful gifts is one of the most difficult aspects of a relationship. No need to scour Amazon, try to find hints in conversations or ask friends. All that extra time and money can be reinvested in buying something you’ve always wanted.
40 – Have crazy adventures
It’s easy to settle into routines and patterns in a relationship. Once you’re comfortable as a duo, you can stop trying new things and taking risks. But what if you’re single in your forties? It’s the perfect time to think outside the box and reap the rewards.
So, are you convinced? Don’t you want to be single at 40?
