Single Life

I. DEFINITION
Single life mean alone or having only one, or unmarried or not in a relationship.
II. INTRODUCTION OF SINGLE LIFE
1 .A comparison of Single and Married life
In the old times, most of the people used to get married. But today, a significant
number of people prefer to stay single than to get married. This has changed the lives of the
people and also their lifestyles. There are two major differences between married life and
single life which are the difference in their freedom and responsibilities.
Freedom is the first difference between married life and single life. In the single life,
the individuals don't have to consult anyone but in the married life, they have to consult
each other. For example, single people can go out with their friends without asking for
anybody’s permission, but married people want to go out with their friends, they have to
get the permission from their partners. Single people have not the time constraint and
make a program based on self, but married people they do not make a program based on
self. While nobody commands single people what to do and what not to do, married people
will be bothered by their partners. Single people they can choose who do not want to meet
people, but married people can not decide it alone. For example, if single people do not
want to go anywhere, they can do not go. But sometimes married people can go anywhere
where do not want to go.
Responsibility is the other difference married life and single life. While single people
are just self-responsible, married people are responsible for their partners. While single
people only think himself, married people think their partners and children. Single people
want to live the life as an adventure and they want to explore new things but married
people cannot do it. Single people do not take responsibility, but married people take
responsibility as partner in their life. Single people only are as an indivual in the life, but
married people are as a wife and a husband or a mother and a father in the life. The life is
easy for single people, on the other hand the life is hard and complicated for married
people.
There are certainly challenges of single and married life in itself. In the single life
difficulties affect a single person, but married life difficulties affect more people and so that
harder the life for married people. It is precisely because of this in recent years, people
prefer more single life than married life such as freedom and responsibility reasons.

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 2.The Reasons that The Single Person want to be Single

However, in reality, being single, independent and free of the many stresses that a
relationship can bring offers several advantages that outweigh relationships. Here are 10
reasons why flying solo is better than being in a relationship.
2.1 Time to build a better you.

With all the “free” time you have, now is the perfect opportunity to get down to your ideal
weight, take that class you’ve been putting off, get a second job or start volunteering. The
worse thing someone who is recently single can do is sit at home, feeling bad for
themselves. Get out of the house and start building a better you.

2.2 Do what you want, when you want.

Just think — no need to “check in” with someone to let them know who you’re with, where
you’re at and what time you’re expected to be home. Freedom at last.

2.3 Girl’s/Guy’s night out without the guilt.

For some odd reason, most girls/guys feel a pang of jealousy when their significant other
has a night out with their girls/guys. Single? Grab your girls/guys for a night out on the
town, minus the guilt.

2.4 Plenty of time to start a new hobby.

There’s always that one thing we’ve put off for the mere reason that we don’t have time to
cram it into our busy schedules. With extra time, learn that second language, take that
cooking class or even Pilates like you’ve always wanted to.

2.5 The freedom to date whomever you want and go on as many dates as possible.

Why not consider playing the field a little? After all, there’s no reason to feel guilt if it’s just
a date. Keep it casual and grab a drink or dinner with that cute new girl/guy you just met or
the person that you’ve been secretly eyeing for awhile.

2.6 No need to feel guilt over what you post on social media.

Unfortunately, the wrong post, photo or comment can be taken out of context and easily
misconstrued when you’re in a relationship. Ultimately, this is the deterrent in many
relationships.

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2.7 No need to monitor someone else’s social media activity.

Ever feel like the social media police when you’re in a relationship, constantly checking
to see if your significant other’s ex is ‘liking’ photos or posts? Unfortunately, most of us out
there feel the need to monitor and ensure this isn’t happening.

2.8 Less time on the phone and more time to “do you.”

Relationships suck up a great deal of time on the phone between talking and texting,
which can easily amount to several hours of a day. Think about all the time saved by cutting
this out and investing this time in you.

2.9 No more “forced relationships.”

When you’re in a relationship, you’re not just in a relationship with the girl/guy, but
you’re in it with their family, friends and even their pets. Chances are there’s someone in
their circle you’re not going to like.

2.10 More money in your pocket.

Being in a relationship is expensive. Dinners out, mini vacations and gifts all add up to a
significant amount of cash. Save this money towards something that betters you in the long
run.

3. Benefits and Disadvantages of Staying Single

Just like every coin has two sides, even staying single has its own advantages. One
cannot be forced to marry or stay single as it is a personal decision. But we can definitely
elaborate on the good sides of staying single.
A. Advantages
3.1Advantages in Career and Economy

In the world of cut-throat competition, people’s ambitions are soaring day-by-day. They
are striving to reach to the top as soon as possible. And single men and women have ample
time in hand to concentrate more on job and career compared to married ones.

Many a times, working women do not wish to compromise on their flourishing career
to start a family. Today, more women are studying and they do not wish to waste their
talent and capability by taking breaks to start a family. For them, climbing the career ladder
holds a more important priority in life. The satisfaction of achieving the best of life does not
leave any feeling of regret in them, be it the marriage that was once considered the ultimate
social security.
With developed countries adopting a more knowledge-based economy, women are able
to earn on par with men. In such a scenario, they contribute equally to the system, thus
earning the same salary as men. But an analysis by a marketing group in the US revealed
that in certain sectors it was single women who drew the same salary as men.

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 Single men and women can contribute more towards the economy by
working more. They can take up more challenging and tough tasks because for them, work
is the first priority. They can stay late when required without carrying any burden of
having to hurry back home in order to finish responsibilities there. Singles can be more
flexible. There are many married women who do not prefer to take tours and trips, but
there is no such rider for single women. They can freely take touring jobs.

Single people do not get distracted by marriage and family and they do not need to take
breaks between jobs. These sabbaticals in between different jobs pull down married
women in their career. Single women on the other hand skip the breaks and use the time to
excel further, thus contributing more to the economy and the office. They can relocate to
any site when required.

3.2More Personal Time and Freedom for Singles

Single men and women have less of housework to manage, which ultimately leaves them
with more time in hand to pamper them. A break can be planned anytime with no elaborate
preparations required. Any outing or a trip with friends also sounds simple. But for a
married person, additional requirements and arrangements can at times take off the sheen
from the fun.

There have been many cases where married people had to give up personal interests in
order to accommodate other responsibilities. But for singles, personal hobbies and
interests do not take a back seat. There is enough time to hone and pursue new skills and
passions, thus constantly reinventing oneself into a new person who can follow dreams
without interruption.

Singles also enjoy the freedom to take decisions without much hassle. They do not need
consensus from all corners of the house before embarking on any major assignment or
work.

3.3Singles Get More Time to Rest

After a hectic day, everybody wants to retire to a cosy and calm corner for some rest in
order to gain strength for another tiring day. But this cannot always happen with married
people. The job of looking after children and fulfilling other responsibilities of family and
spouses hardly gives them time to rest and rejuvenate. And all this takes a toll on the
health. But singles have their own resting time, thus making them feel more fresh to take
up new challenges.
3.4Better social network
In the age of technology, there are so many things to handle that time constraint is a big
hurdle. Staying connected with all is one big challenge in itself. With so much agenda on the
platter, social networking gets hindered at times for married people. But singles are
independent to travel anytime, anywhere to improve upon their connectivity. Research has
proved that marriage leads to less contact with parents and friends compared to remaining
single.

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3.5Stay Fit and Slim- Stay Single!

According to a study published in USA Today, marriages in women promote weight

gains that can trigger other health risks. Thus, singles can work better on themselves and
can stay fit and healthy. They have time to start an exercise regime that can keep them
healthy and slim.

3.6No Explanations Required When You’re Single

When you are single, you don’t need to give explanations for coming in late or staying out
at night or not coming back home for few days. You don’t even need to call back home and
inform about your plans and set a time frame for every activity.

B. Disadvantages
3.7 Problems of Staying Single

But all good things have some darker shade as well. So staying single has its disadvantages
also.

3.8 Shorter Life Span, Higher Chances of Heart Disease for Singles
According to a study, single men have 34 per cent higher risk of early death and single
women have a 23 per cent more chance of early death, compared to their married
counterparts.

In another study, Japanese scientists showed single men had three times more chance of
dying from cardiovascular disease than married men.Oxford University study shows that
for married women, the risk of dying of heart disease is reduced by 28 per cent. The study
suggests that as soon as the symptoms start showing, women are urged by their partners to
visit a doctor. According to another theory, a woman might be encouraged by her partner
to lead a healthy lifestyle, thus increasing her life span and improving her health. Another
study has shown that being married improves cognitive function and reduces risk
of Alzheimer's disease.

3.9 Singles are Lonely, Lack Social Security and Support

Staying single can bring in loneliness and can push people towards depression. It may
not be possible for singles to find suitable company according to their timing and wish. And
at these moments when they find no one trustworthy to spend time with them, they can
very easily slip into the phase of depression. Human beings need mates and friends for
support, especially in later part of life. They might miss that social security and support as
one cannot live alone all the time.
3.10 Singles’ Economic Problem
When married, if one partner is not able to work or earn enough money, the other
partner can pitch in. But for singles, earning your bread and butter even when the body or
mind is exhausted can be a big challenge. Earning money single-handedly can put a lot of
pressure at times, pushing the person towards serious addictions, depression and other
health problems.
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 According to a study published in American Journal of Public Health, “Those who
commit to marriage may have some characteristics that make them different from others,
and those characteristics play a protective role for psycho-social well-being.”

III. CONCLUSION OF SINGLE LIFE

By being single it’ll be easier to choose from going to school or holding down a job
since your living doesn’t have to depend on someone else or having to be worried about
someone else’s well-being . As a single person our’re also able to go out with friends and
other acquaintances whenever you have the timeand don’t have to worry about any plans
your spouse might have had or about wheter ou have permission to go or not. You’re able
to leave your house or apartment whenever you choose to choose to without any obligation
to say at home. Another plus is the lack of guilt for flirting with another individual when
looking for a boyfriend or girlfriend. You’re held back by the gold ring your finger and are
able to pursue other sorts of happiness with other indiduals.

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 CONTENTS
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I. DEFINITION: Single Life……………………………………………………………………………… 1

II. INTRODUCTION OF SINGLE LIFE
1 .A comparison of Single and Married life……………………………………................................... 2
2.The Reasons that The Single Person want to be Single………………………………………… 2
2.1 Time to build a better you………………………………………………………………………………… 2
2.2 Do what you want, when you want…………………………………………………………………… 2
2.3 Girl’s/Guy’s night out without the guilt……………………………………………………………… 2
2.4 Plenty of time to start a new hobby…………………………………………………………………… 2
2.5 The freedom to date whomever you want and go on as many dates as possible…… 2
2.6 No need to feel guilt over what you post on social media…………………………………… 2
2.7 No need to monitor someone else’s social media activity…………………………………… 3
2.8 Less time on the phone and more time to “do you.”…………………………………………… 3
2.9 No more “forced relationships”………………………………………………………………………… 3
2.10 More money in your pocket…………………………………………………………………………… 3
3. Benefits and Disadvantages of Staying Single……………………………………………………… 3
A. Advantages……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
3.1Advantages in Career and Economy…………………………………………………………………… 3
3.2More Personal Time and Freedom for Singles…………………………………………………… 4
3.3Singles Get More Time to Rest…………………………………………………………………………… 4
3.4Better social network………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
3.5Stay Fit and Slim- Stay Single! .......................................................................................................... 5
3.6No Explanations Required When You’re Single………………………………………………… 5
B. Disadvantages……………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
3.7 Problems of Staying Single……………………………………………………………………………… 5
3.8 Shorter Life Span, Higher Chances of Heart Disease for Singles………………………… 5
3.9 Singles are Lonely, Lack Social Security and Support………………………………………… 5
3.10 Singles’ Economic Problem…………………………………………………………………………....... 5
III. CONCLUSION OF SINGLE LIFE…………………………………………………………………………… 6