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Why I Want To Be A Single Essay

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I 'm 22 years old and... a single. I live in this world wherein single men and women at my age can totally absorb the pressure to enter into a relationship because almost everyone at this stage is indeed in a relationship. I 'm surrounded by awesome couples with their sweet stories to share every day and consequently, to receive a question such as why I don 't have a boyfriend for a long time, especially in the workplace, church, and circle of friends isn 't new to me at all. Until to be misunderstood the way I choose to be single or ignore interested men around me asking for dates has been inevitable and part of my life. Please, don 't get me wrong, of course, I do want to have a boyfriend and I know that I 'm already at the right age to …show more content…

Here are my 8 confessions I enjoy my status as a single. I don 't have a boyfriend because I greatly enjoy being a single. I enjoy my freedom to do whatever I want, to know whoever I want, and go wherever I want. I don 't go on a date. To be honest, I don 't restrict myself talking to any men so long as they are considered friends or acquaintances. I, however, limit myself when I am asked to go out for a breakfast, lunch or dinner.I was told by certain friends to go on a date so I can have a boyfriend, but my mind was like, "Oh? Wait, you need to consult God first". "Friendly date" of two opposite sex doesn 't exist in my vocabulary. I believe I am worth the risk, and I deserve someone who will pursue courtship. I don 't flirt. There were some guys who flirted with me, but they ended up being intimidated with my views and opinions. I know that if I 'm good at flirting I 'll get the boyfriend the world wants for me, gladly, I 'm not that girl. Busy with the company of my friends. I see them like almost every weekend for shopping, movie dates or for food trips. I 'm the only single among my friends, but I 'm happy and loved by them to the point I 'm not desperate to have a man to prove me I am

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