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These 89 People Love Being Single And Living Alone, And Here Are The Perks They Can’t Give Up
CuriositiesAUG 6, 2026

These 89 People Love Being Single And Living Alone, And Here Are The Perks They Can’t Give Up

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Pandas, being single is often viewed as a phase of life that will eventually end when someone meets the “right” person. But the truth is that singlehood can look very different for everyone. Some people are happily embracing their independence, while others are taking time to understand themselves, focus on their goals, heal from past relationships, or simply enjoy the life they have built on their own.
Of course, sharing life with a loving partner can be a beautiful experience, but living alone has its own quiet joys too. You can choose what to eat, spend your free time exactly how you want, watch the same comfort show for the tenth time, and even fart as loudly as you please without worrying about anyone else’s opinion! In today’s collection, people are sharing the funny, relatable, and surprisingly wholesome reasons they enjoy being single and living alone. Keep scrolling, Pandas, and see which of these perks you can relate to the most.

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#61

My phone has been on do not disturb for years.
7points

#62

Nobody mansplaining my own job to me.
7points

#63

My TV stays on a normal volume.
7points

#64

My stuff is never lost.
7points

#65

My bed is always made and clean with nice sheets.
7points

#66

There's no beard hair in my sink.
7points

#67

I don't step on anyone's nail clipping and get them stuck in my socks.
7points

#68

No listening to anyone chewing or coughing.
6points

#69

The bathroom smells good.
6points

#70

Not getting laughed at for what music I like.
6points

#71

No being told how to drive, where to drive, and being criticised whilst driving.
6points

#72

A young woman enjoying a snack and watching TV, embodying the relaxed lifestyle of living alone and being single.
I get to pick the show in the big TV.
6points

#73

No one will make fun of my new retro-style bedding set made of unbleached cotton with imitation hand-embroidery.
6points

#74

My personal belongings rarely ever get accidentally broken anymore.
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6points

#75

No one screaming at a video game in the middle of the night when I’m trying to sleep.
6points

#76

A woman with a thoughtful expression, walking outdoors, reflecting on her experiences being single.
Nobody gaslighting or trying to downplay my luteal phase and period.
6points

#77

No more temper mantrums over a football game.
6points

#78

Laundry takes five minutes to put away.
6points

#79

My ph is balanced.
6points

#80

No one yells at me ever.
6points
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