December 29, 2017
A queen can rule without a king.
The idea of being in a relationship has been so glamorized and romanticized that the idea of being alone is absolutely terrifying. At this point, women would rather be in miserable relationships than be alone.
When you leave a relationship, it’s possible to find freedom and joy in being single.
So, when you fear the unknown of being single. Here are some things to remember.
1. You are whole on your own. You don’t need another half to complete you.
2. You don’t need anyone to offer you the world. You can give that to yourself.
3. Being in control of your own happiness and freedom is an important part of being a strong woman.
4. The love you can give yourself is stronger than the love anyone else can offer.
5. You are not defined by your relationships with others.
6. Being single means having enough time to invest in yourself.
7. It’s more important to find yourself than to find a home in someone else.
8. You will learn to be okay on your own.
9. The only companionship you need is your own.
10. Being in a relationship does not always equate to happiness.
11. Spend more time with yourself.
12. Spend more time spreading your love to the people in your life who need it most.
13. Love will happen when it is meant to be.
14. You will find someone when you’re not looking.
15. Being single is nothing to be ashamed of.
16. A queen can rule without a king.
17. You don’t need to love yourself before others can love you, but self-love is one of the best forms of self-care.
18. You are stronger and more powerful on your own. You don’t need anyone to hold you back.
19. Find peace within yourself and everything else will follow.
It’s easy to feel incomplete without a significant other. We’ve been convinced that we need another person to feel like we’re living life right. But a relationship shouldn’t be forced. Love cannot be forced.
Leaving a relationship is an incredibly hard choice. The choice to leave something so secure and comfortable for the unknown is a huge leap of faith. But, overall, it’s a good form of self-care because self-care isn’t just chocolates and face masks. This time, choose yourself. This time, choose your own happiness. Choose to be selfish and trust your own gut. If your relationship isn’t healthy, the single life can’t be any worse than a toxic relationship. You can choose to do things that make you happy and focus on your own needs rather than on someone else’s.
If you’ve just left a long-term relationship, too scared to leave a relationship or even if you’ve just been single for too long, then you understand the fear of being alone forever. But being alone shouldn’t ever be dreaded. A strong woman should welcome the unknown because she knows she can fight through anything. Being single is just another challenge you will survive.
