Before I met my husband, I was a proud single lady who spent many, many years being happily single. While these days I’m extremely happy in my marriage with my love, I have to tell you that my single years were *totally* amazing. Sure, there can be lonely nights and frustrating Tinder dates. But being in a relationship isn’t all sunshine and roses either. And, if I were honest, there are definitely a few things that are much easier when you’re single than when you are coupled up. Want to buy that cute new but ridiculously expensive top you saw in a store? Easy when you’re single since you don’t have to talk about the finances with anyone but yourself. Dying to go on a trip last-minute to visit your girlfriend? Just doing it when you’re single is easy, since you don’t have to worry about leaving your sweetie pie missing you.

If you’re wondering why you’re still single, then let me remind you. Here are 23 reasons why being single is totally amazing.