Why Staying Single is Healthy

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Embedded somewhere in your long-term memory are a bevy of quotes from your parents pertaining to your health… “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” “always eat your vegetables,” and  ”floss, or I swear to God the Tooth Monster will tear your molars out” are just examples of the loving advice I remember from childhood. However, after years of schooling, I think I’ve realized a new one: “Don’t get locked into a long term relationship!” and here is why.

1. You’ll stop eating healthily

When you’re single, you have the time and motivation to hit the gym, stock your fridge with healthy foods, rise early and Carpe Diem. Fast forward six months into a relationship and you’re surviving on oven pizzas and beer… Neither item of which even exists on the food pyramid. A Cornell University study showed that women, especially, usually put on 5 to 8 pounds within the first two years of marriage.

2. Better sleeping patterns

When you go from single to in a relationship, you suddenly have to share… well, everything, especially your bed. When you sleep with someone, you are often awoken by accidental kicks, snores, and movement. Having a bed to yourself will normalize your sleeping patterns.

3. Spending time alone

Those who are single are more likely to have time to read books, explore nature, and have a healthy introspect on themselves. When you are constantly with someone else, you often lose sight of yourself and thinking mainly of “Us,” choosing to revolve daily life around activities together. Your independence suffers and you begin relying on your mate for happiness. When single, you know how to make yourself happy, satisfied, and confident.

Of course, being in a relationship feels comfortable and safe, not to mention the regular sex (but even that dwindles, check out the numbers over at AshleyMadison.com and you’ll see). However, by pulling yourself up and taking a hard look at yourself and your health, you might realize you’re in a rut that could harm you mentally, emotionally, and even physically.