How to Appreciate the Single Life

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By taskeinc
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Many people, men and women, aspire to be married some day. There are those who look to be married for a second time; a third time; and "Lord-help-me", even a fourth time. I was married once, almost 6 years, and I've been happily divorced for the past 10 years. Most of my adult life has been as a single, unattached individual, and fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it) the single life has become my "comfort zone." As a matter of fact, one of my favorite "old-school" songs is "The Single Life" by Cameo. If I'm driving and this song comes on, I'm tempted to pull over to the side of the road, get out, bust a couple moves, and be on my way. This "How to" article is not about bashing, or disparaging the great institution of marriage, it's simply about how to enjoy and appreciate life as a single person.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Financial Security
Good Health

Step 1

Aside from going to work and dealing with your children (for the single parents out there), when you're single, you can do what you want, when you want to do it. You answer to no one except God and the IRS. Even as a single parent (which I happen to be) you are the only adult in the household. You and your children are on one accord, therefore you and your children are One.
Step 2

As this article is being written, the college bowl season is upon us. 34 games between December 20th and January 8th. If you're a sports fan, you're in a state of sports-nirvana. Go ahead, watch all 34 games if you want to, with little or no interruptions. You won't have to take the trash out during a game-winning drive. By the way, check the resource link at the end of this article for a BlogTalk Radio discussion, free for anyone to join, where we'll discuss Bowl Games, NFL Playoffs, and NBA Basketball.
Step 3

No tit for tat about the toilet seat; someone waking up on "the wrong side of the bed" (this can be the man or the woman), or the silent treatment. The silent treatment, even though it's sometimes cool that your significant other may choose to stop talking to you, will typically end in double-overtime, Pistons-Lakers, with 1 minute on the clock. "We need to talk!"
Step 4

You're free to date when you want and pretty much who you want, especially if you are a single male in a city like, say, Atlanta, GA. This does not mean that you sleep around, it means that you are up front about your desire to remain single and unattached. If you need a date for a Play, jazz concert, or sporting event, just whip out the rolodex and you're set. Most women will not pass up on the opportunity to attend a nice Play at the Fox Theater, or an Atlanta Falcons game in the Dome. If it's a dinner date you seek, choose the female (or male) that has the best conversation. You'll have this option because all your female acquaintances will know that you're either on the platonic level or, if you cross the intimacy line, it's no surprise, and there is no room for confusion or chaos. Why? Because you have been honest and crystal clear of your intentions from the outset.

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deestew said

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on 1/5/2009 I do appreciate being single, or I should say I am learning to appreciate being single. There are benefits to both being single and being with someone though. Good info.