Ten reasons to be happily single

Don't get me wrong; I am happily married now, and love every minute of it. But I was single before that, and loved that too! I think single-ness in women is underrated, and I want to remind them how good they've got it. All too aften, single women are trying to find that perfect mate to share their life with, and escape into the happily-ever-after mode. Stop trying so hard!

Here are the top 10 reasons you should be glad you're not yet hitched:

1. You only have to think about yourself. No worrying about others all the time! No responsibilities, no need to put others before your own needs!

2. On weekends, you can wake up pretty much whenever you want, sleep whenever you want, eat whatever, spend how much ever you want! You can mess up the whole house, or be a clean freak - whatever suits you. And when you do wake up, no need to worry about what filling food to make - you can cook whatever girly, low-fat, high-fat, bland, or extra spicy food that you want. If you don't want to cook, you can eat out (without hearing any grumbling).

3. No need to share the good stuff! The fridge is yours. All the money in your bank account is yours (so no need to "discuss the budget" with anyone except yourself). The TV remote is all yours.

4. You can stay out as late as you want! No need to check with anyone.

5. You can dress however you like. Frumpy, sexy, whacky, whatever.

6. You're the boss. Always. Complete freedom to do anything.

7. Things don't get dirty that often. Less laundry to do.

8. Your kitchen can be a mess, and no one will care. Judgements about a woman's housekeeping skills are reserved only for the married lot.

9. No in-laws! (unless you are really lucky like me, who hit the jackpot with a really cool MIL and SIL).

10. You can date!

Ironically, it's when you stop looking so desperately, you are in your true element, and that "not looking for anything serious, this is what I am, take it or leave it" attitude actually attracts Mr.Right to you. That is how I met the love of my life.