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How to Enjoy Being Single As a Teen Girl

It happens to the best of us. One day, you look around the halls at school, and all you can see are couples. Holding hands, smooching, and looking so... happy. All of a sudden, you realize that (gasp!) you're single! You might feel upset, but recognize that being single in your teens is completely normal, and actually comes with tons of benefits that your partnered-up friends may miss out on. 

1. Remember that there’s nothing wrong with being single. Pop culture glorifies relationships. As a single person, you might feel like you’re not normal, but realize that “normal” is different for everyone, and that a significant proportion of teens never date in high school.

2. Don’t rush to find a relationship. If you’re scared of being single, you’re more likely to enter less-than-ideal relationships just because you don’t want to be alone.

3. Make new friends. Investing in new friendships can be really rewarding, but it takes a lot of time. Luckily, as a single girl, you may have a little extra time to make new friends.

4. Learn from your friends' relationships. Being the single one in your friend group can be hard sometimes, but you actually have a huge advantage: you can learn from their relationship mistakes!

5. Play the field. Being single means you’re free to meet different people, go on dates, and flirt with anyone who catches your eye. Enjoy the freedom of the single life!

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Franca Famous said…
Being single gives you the time and strength to build yourself to be the person you want. You don't have to depend on anyone, it's just you. For a fact, we all experience anger in our lives. Uncontrolled anger, however, can create problems in our relationships and even with our health. All of this can lead to more stress and additional problems, which can complicate life and keep us from being our best selves. You have to learn to be happy by yourself no matter how many times you have been hurt or abuses, it is not easy. I am very much aware of the fact that letting go and being happy alone is not easy, because I was there, not once nor twice, but in the end, I came out stronger. I take everything that has happened to be a learn and as humans, we make mistakes, all you have to do is to forgive yourself and love YOU. You deserve that. You are far better than what they would make you feel or believe. The wonderful post you've shared here and also I read through your blog and I am left speechless, you're an awesome writer. I was searching for some words of encouragement and how to be happy alone words for a friend and stumbled on your blog. I am really impressed with how god you are. I'm not that great at writing but i do hope you read Phoneky or LightDl. Xyz on my website and share your feedback with me. Feel free to email at Francawhyte447@gmail.com if you have tips to share with me. Oh, well, thanks in advance for your time.
28 August 2020 at 06:59
Anonymous said…
But i've never been in a relationship i'm 17 i just genuinely want to be in a relationship not because of my friends are i just do and i don't even want anything serious is that so much to ask for?
13 October 2020 at 16:42
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