As the wise philosopher and ancient Chinese poet Lao Tzu once said, “He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.” While we’re not hating on people in love, it’s important to remember the value of knowing and loving yourself. To truly be happy in life you cannot rely on the happiness you get from someone else’s company; you need to appreciate your own company first. And yes, it can be frustrating and lonely at times, but it can also be pretty great once you learn to appreciate your single life as it is. Not convinced? Here are 15 reasons why there are many advantages of being single.
