I know many people who want to stay single now and forever. They have really good reasons for doing so. In fact, there are a ton of benefits of being single. For instance, being single allows you to pursue your own interests without having to consider someone else’s needs, wants, and desires.
But, I want to talk about a couple of reasons that being single sucks.
I’m not trying to persuade you either way. I’m just saying that being single isn’t always a carefree and happy life, and the route you choose depends on you.
Reasons Being Single Sucks
You may think that I’m going to say that dating is one of the reasons that being single sucks…and I probably would if everyone else didn’t say that! Yes, dating can suck. Rejection, spending money, and wasting time on women you don’t end up liking or wanting sucks. But there are other reasons that being single sucks that have nothing to do with dating.
1. Being Single Is Less Healthy
Want a heart attack? Want to be stressed out? Being single will give you those things.
Being single is one of the factors in poor health according to a report done in Harvard Men’s Health Watch. The findings are that marriage leads to better health. Even men who have cardiovascular risk factors already in place will benefit from marriage.
This doesn’t mean you have to get married in order to reap the benefits…marriage simply stands for long-term committed relationships.
[box type=”note”]Note: Unhappy relationships are not included in this stat. In fact, being unhappy in a relationship can cause major health issues. For health benefits, the key is to be in a HAPPY relationship. (Tweet This!)[/box]
2. Being Single Means Fending For Yourself When You Are Not Healthy
Trust me, there is nothing better than having someone at your side when you are sick. This is true in all cases.
I’m talking about when you get a cold or flu that sucks out all of your energy. It is always nice to have a loving person to take care of you during this time.
I am also talking about sickness that goes beyond the common cold. If you even find yourself in the hospital, having a partner could mean the difference between a good nurse or a bad nurse and recovery or no recovery.
I have worked in many hospitals, and I have had many family members stay in hospitals, and I am not afraid to
say that the majority of nurses (about 99%) suck. I have seen it over and over and over again. Nursing is supposed to be about caring for others, but it seems as though today’s nurses care about their bank account and that’s about it.
When you have a partner visiting you often, the nurses take note of that and give you better treatment knowing that they are not just dealing with you, but with your partner as well.
3. Your Work-Life Balance Can Go Out Of Wack
When you are single you either work too much or don’t work enough. When you are in a relationship, you tend to work enough to bring home money and contribute to the relationship, but you also avoid those late night or weekend hours because you would rather spend time with your woman. Therefore, your life finds a nice balance that is essential for happiness and good health in life.
