Reasons to stay single (aka my vitriolic, private written rant from last night)

I enjoy being able to make decisions without having to consult an “other half.”

I love being able to go out when I want to and have fun without having to feel guilty about not being home with someone else.*

*Don't worry. I still get home in time to snuggle with Bear before bed.

I don’t feel obligated to do cutesy coupley stuff. Breakfast in bed? No thanks, I’ll get myself a poptart.

I can go to Winco and blow $20 or $30 on candy* without first having a lengthy discussion about whether I have “permission” to do so.

*I don't ACTUALLY do this. I'm just saying I could if I wanted to and had disposable income like that.

I can spend my own money. On me. I don’t have to argue with someone about how money from a joint bank account* is being spent.

*Which, by the way, is something I would NEVER, EVER recommend.** Especially if you’re not married. ESPECIALLY if you’re not even engaged. It just sets you up for all kinds of trouble. If you’re committed enough to share things like money, you’re committed enough to put a ring on it.

**My parents don't endorse this either.

I can hang out with male friends with absolutely no guilt.

Most of all, MY LIFE IS MY OWN. I can make my own decisions. I shouldn’t have to feel like someone is controlling me, either directly by refusing to let me do something or psychologically by trying to make me feel inferior.

Sorry to spoil your fun, but you’re not going to make me feel like I’m less than you because I’m not joined at the hip with someone else. You are, however, going to make me bitter and angry at you.