Party of one

Some people leapfrog from relationship to relationship, settling for someone who isn’t right for them because of the fear of being alone instead of taking the time to find out who they really are. Being single should be as validated and respected by society as coupledom is, but it’s not always the case. Explore the unexpected joys of being single and discover positive ways to find meaning and peace in being single.

Words CARROL BAKER

Flying solo, going stag, being footloose and fancy free — there are countless ways to describe those who are single by choice, after a partnership breakdown or when a spouse dies. Some people leapfrog from relationship to relationship, settling for someone who maybe isn’t right for them, because of the fear of being alone. But being single can be empowering; it’s an opportunity to take a journey of self-discovery, to lead a rich, inspired and fulfilling life. Whether you are single for now or choose to be single for life, you are not broken and you don’t need to be fixed. Yet popular culture paints a vastly different picture. Being single should be as validated and respected by society as coupledom is, but it’s not always the case. Narrative therapist Nicole Hind says…

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