Being free comes with amazing benefits that ultimately affect your health. These benefits include a greater sense of independence, self-discovery, career advancement, better sleep, more disposable income, less guilt and travel as you think.

We live in a culture of society where we are encouraged or forced to be in relationships because it is the “right” thing to do. People frown when they are free, whether it is your family or close friends who happen to be married.
However, what if you found that people in engaged relationships are to varying degrees unhappy inside themselves, even though they do a wonderful job of hiding it?

This does not mean that relationships are bad, just that part of the deal seems to exchange some of your individuality and make it more enjoyable. If you are free, you may not appreciate what we are talking about, but you can dedicate this moment of your life to doing all the things that are important to you. Here are some amazing ways that being free is not so bad.

8 Benefits Of Being Free

1. You have more disposable income

Being in a relationship or marriage in particular, can be the most financially restrictive period of your life, as you have to pay endless bills, you probably have mortgage and car payments in addition to many other expenses, which skyrocket if you have children together.

When you are free (and unattached, without children) you can spend money on things you really want and you do not necessarily need to know if this will upset your spouse. Financial issues are an important source of controversy in relationships and can cause undue stress in your body and even shorten your lifespan. Enjoy this privilege of being free.

2. More friends and a wider social network

One of the most important differences between being single and in a relationship is the size of your network of friends. You are able to go out with friends who make you feel good, make memories and have a great time. When you are in a relationship, this network seems to shrink significantly, for one reason or another. For example, your important colleague may dislike certain people you spend time with and may find yourself in an awkward position to choose sides. On the other hand, if you have a large number of friends of the opposite sex, it can cause your partner to feel threatened and lead you to withdraw from certain social situations. If you are young and free, enjoy every day, as there will probably come a time when you will need to change your network of close associates, whether you like it or not.

3. Better sleep

You can sleep well whether you are single or in a relationship, but the scales are definitely tilted in your favor if you are unattached. Yes, you may have a job, but you know better how to balance your life so that you have a social life and get enough sleep to feel better afterwards. You may fall asleep on the weekends, something you may not be able to afford if you are in a relationship, as you may need to wake up early to do “chores” or other things. In addition, sleeping in the same bed with another person is not for everyone. Yes, it seems to be the right thing to do in a relationship, but if your partner snores, rolls incessantly or wakes up often, it could inevitably affect the quality of your sleep.

4. Your career can prosper

There is a reason that many career-focused people wait until they are in their thirties or even forties to settle their relationship, and this is simply because it is almost impossible to give 100% to two different things at the same time. While trying to get a foot in the competition in your professional life, it can take many nights in the office and you can be an absolute shark who respects nothing else. However, if you are in a relationship, you just can not devote 100% of your time to your work, as without attention and time you devote to cultivating your relationship will collapse. So instead, many people choose to achieve professional greatness first, preparing themselves for success and a comfortable life and then choosing to start a relationship afterwards.

5. Greater sense of independence

Travel as you See Fit

Do you want to take a trip on the weekend? If you are in a relationship, you probably will not be able to just get up and go the way you want, but you will need weeks of planning, packing and more. Being free allows you to be more spontaneous, you may want to lose the country and head to a neighboring country for a few days. Your partner will not take it kindly and it is likely to lead to quarrels and unwarranted stress. In addition, if you do not have the money to cover a trip for you, you certainly would not like it and may accuse you of having extreme motivations.

7. Find your True Self

Hurrying into a relationship when you are very young hardly works well, as during this period of your life you are still learning what makes you happy and who you will become. Being in a relationship changes you, and not necessarily for the better, so that you become more receptive and submissive to appease your partner. No wonder, as the years go by, some people in a relationship despise each other, as they could rightly put the blame on the other person who made them become something they never wanted. The worst thing is to spend years with someone and then realize that you have never discovered yourself and feel this sense of sadness. Spend a few years learning what makes you happy and the characteristics of the perfect partner that would be compatible with you.

8. Less guilt and second guess yourself

Conclusion

Is being single for everyone? Not necessarily. However, being free is a phase that we will all go through and we do not need to rush. The time you spend as a freelancer can prepare you later in life for great things, whether it is a prosperous career, relationship and family life or just great compatibility and joy from life. Regardless of your reasons, being free does not mean being unhappy or alone, as this and being alone are two completely different things.