When you reach your thirties, most people are expecting to settle down and start a family. But what happens if you reach that milestone and you’re still single? You should actually be celebrating your singlehood, not begrudging it. Here’s why:
Self-Discovery
One of the biggest perks of being single in your thirties is that it allows you to truly discover yourself. You’ll be able to get to know who you really are, identify your career aspirations and passions, and, best of all, not depend on anyone else to make you happy.
This drive to better yourself and be who you want to be is extremely empowering, allowing you to create a life on your own terms and build a fulfilling future.
It’s also the perfect time to try out new experiences, be it solo travel or activities, sports, classes, and hobbies.
Career Advancement
When you’re single, you’ll have more time and energy to dedicate to your job and career. Since you won’t have to split your time and attention with a partner and family, you’ll be able to freely focus on your professional goals.
Solo travel for work or conferences can be incredibly empowering, as it gives you the opportunity to make valuable connections in your field, strengthen your skills, and even expand your network.
No Compromises
When you’re in a relationship, you often have to compromise on a lot of things, from silly bickering to something much more significant. When you’re single, you don’t need to worry about making concessions to please your partner and can go about doing things just the way you want.
This includes almost everything, from the freedom to pick where you want to live, what sort of friendships you can maintain, the length of your haircuts, and what you’re prepared to invest your free time on.
No Strings Attached Relationships
Let’s face it – one of the huge perks about being single is that there’s no expectation for anything serious. This means that you can enjoy no strings attached relationships with different partners without any long-term commitments or resentments.
These are perfect for when you want to enjoy yourself without having to worry about someone else’s feelings. Here are some tips on how you can make sure that a no strings attached relationship works:
• Be honest and clear about your feelings and intentions
• Communicate frequently
• Maintain boundaries
• Don’t hold grudges
Financial Rewards
Having the freedom to make your own decisions financially is invaluable. You don’t have to split costs with anyone or answer to anyone, so you’ll have more opportunity to save, invest, and get ahead.
Having extra spare cash can be great for splurging on the occasional indulgence or luxury purchase, or traveling whenever and wherever you want. You can even use the extra funds to start building a nest egg for yourself and give yourself some financial security for the future.
Fun Times with Less (or no) Guilt
When you’re single, you can dedicate your spare time to having lots of fun without feeling guilty about it. Whether it’s a weekend away, plenty of days and nights out with your best friends, or a work-related conference, you’re in the perfect position to make the most out of it without having to compromise or worry about someone close to you.
All of the moments that would usually be spent worrying over someone else’s feelings can instead be spent devotedly enjoying yourself.
Unconditional Appreciation
No matter how much progress you’ve made in your life, there’s still no greater feeling than having someone to share it with. Being single, however, allows you to seek extra validation and appreciation from the meaningful friendships, relationships, and connections you have and not place all of your hopes and expectations into one.
Endless Opportunities
Finally, being single in your 30s can be seen as an amazing opportunity. Without any strings attached, there’s no limit to what you can be, do, go and create. After all, this is the period of your life where you’re finally gaining more insight in yourself and truly understanding what it is that you really want.
Being single doesn’t necessarily have to be seen as a bad thing and is often a reflection of your personal strength, courage, and motivation. By embracing your singlehood, you’re setting yourself up to live an exciting and fulfilling life. Take on all the opportunities available, focus on career development and self-discovery, and above all else, never forget to have fun. The rewards of being single in your 30s are without a doubt worth it!
