hey, being single isn't that bad after all

A few months ago I ended my relationship and joined all the Single Ladies once again. It was my decision, and as a result of the problems in the relationship, and other things going on in my life at the time, I felt like I would be a lot happier and stress-free if I was single. And I was right. Don't get me wrong, there were tears, it hurt, and there are days when I do still miss him, but I feel much better about things now. I'm happy being single.

However atfter what felt like every girl on my Facebook posted cute holiday snaps with their boyfriend, or announced their pregnancy, engagement or exciting new relationship last night, I did feel a slight pang of sadness. But then I had a long hard think to myself (and pictured my BFF and I in those holiday snaps instead, having just as much fun!) and made a list of all the things I love about being single.

Because hey, being single isn't that bad after all.

001. The whole bed is yours. Starfish, use all the pillows for yourself and wrap yourself up in the entire duvet as often as you like, because there isn't anyone there to complain.

002. You can wear that sexy figure hugging dress or that top that shows off your cleavage and makes you feel great out on your girls night out without a certain someone getting all antsy.

003. And you don't spend a lot of the time feeling as though you're crazy, feel the need to Facebook stalk, or declare hate on girls you haven't even met for, lets face it, stupid reasons. Why so stressful?

004. You know those days where shaving your legs just seems like too much effort? Don't bother.

005. Oh, and those embarrassing - and definitely not sexy or flattering - pyjamas hidden at the back of your wardrobe? Wear them until your heart's content.

006. No more movie nights filled with guns, gangsters and action. Feel free to put your feet up, open that tub of Ben and Jerrys (which you no longer need to share), put on that chick flick or swoon over Ryan Gosling as much as you want.

007. The toilet seat resumes it's correct position, and you no longer risk falling down it everytime you assume it's where it should be and it isn't.

008. You don't have to check in with anyone, or interrupt lunch with your friends to reply to his texts every 5 minutes to prevent him from thinking you've been abducted by aliens or something just as awful. Put the phone down and relax.

009. Similar to my last point, you don't have to consider his feelings with every little thing you do, so you can be as spontaneous as you like and do whatever you want, when you want.

010. And finally. You see that hot guy across the bar? You can look, and you can flirt with him too!

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After some of the comments, I thought I would mention that this list isn't about my most recent ex (come on, a list of bullet points about our relationship? I'm not that cruel), and are just about my experiences with relationships in general.