These Are 6 Reasons People Choose To Stay Single And They Need To Be Respected

Illustration of reasons for choosing to stay single (Unsplash/Radu Florin)

JAKARTA – Everyone has different preferences when it comes to relationships. Some are restless when alone or single. On the other hand, not a few people think that being single is the most appropriate choice according to the situation they are in.

Why is it different? A number of psychologists examine these differences in preferences. With the findings of the following list, here are the reasons why people choose to be single.

1. Finding ways to enjoy being single

While people with preferences build relationships, those who choose to be single have consciously found ways to enjoy being single. Not experiencing stress or feeling sorry for yourself.

As quoted from Bustle, September 20, people often think that singles are wrong, sad, and wrong. But, it's important to respect people's preferences, isn't it? Because everyone goes through their own life path and choices for the relationships they have.

2. Want to achieve personal goals

According to psychologist and relationship expert, Dr. Marisa Franco, Ph.D., it is okay with being single because it's about appreciating the positive. According to her, single life offers freedom, the ability to achieve personal goals, and develop deeper non-romantic relationships.

3. Focus on other areas of life

Those who choose to be single take full advantage of going back to school, hanging out with friends, and focusing on other areas of their lives.

4. Have time to develop one's self

The way to fill the time, for people who have a romantic relationship with a single will certainly be different. Those who choose to be single have 100 percent authority to manage their time and develop themselves. And the positive, they can enjoy it.

5. Feel good about yourself

According to a clinical psychologist, Dr. Joshua Klapow, Ph.D., people who have practiced alone feel comfortable being alone. They know how to meet their psychological needs and may feel comfortable being single.

6. Not in a hurry to make a decision to be in a relationship

Decisions taken in a hurry can have a negative effect. However, those who choose temporarily single have careful consideration to make a decision.

Says Klapow, "A person who sees himself as independent and doesn't need anyone else will thrive on being single."

This is another skill that can develop over time.