Every woman that’s been single in her post-college life knows what I’m talking about. It’s the actions you perform, the sentiments you express, and what you do to your appearance when you are a single women out in the world. I have composed a top 10 list. Aside from #1, they are in no particular order:
1. Appreciating your girlfriends and spending time with them. These are the wonderful people that stick around after a break up.
2. Staying busy. Most single ladies have a hobby or two to keep themselves busy on weeknights when they don’t feel like drinking or can’t afford to eat out or simply want some alone time. For example, I hoop dance, play trivia, and write.
3. Having plans on Friday & Saturday night. Single ladies are usually very good at “putting themselves out there”.
4. Doing your hair & make up when you go out. If you are on the market for a new date/boyfriend/special friend, it never hurts to look nice. Additionally, if you happen to run into an ex, it is EXTRAORDINARILY satisfying when you look fabulous, and all they can do is stare. And drool. And regret their poor decisions.
5. Always smell good. You can have a nice shirt and a hot pair of jeans, but if you smell like the guy sleeping on your porch, #4 doesn’t really matter.
6. Letting attractive men flirt with you. When you are in a monogamous relationship, you are expected to make that known, which usually ends conversations with random attractive men. Single ladies remember to let the cute ones get in a few flirts before sending them on their way ;)
7. Having a roommate. I preferred to live alone for a long time, because I was a perpetually stressed out graduate student who couldn’t handle the thought of another person in my living space. That said, most single ladies prefer to have company, and I prefer it too now that I am done with graduate school.
8. Not obsessively checking your phone, if you are not expecting to hear from someone. If I’m out, I’m having a good time. I don’t want to be a slave to my phone. Single ladies report to no one.
9. Defending single women everywhere. I take the liberty of being appalled when people insult single ladies. For example, when someone thinks it’s funny that their grandma harassed their lone single friend about “finding a man” and “settling down” while that fabulous friend was at their wedding.
10. Oozing confidence in your choice not to settle. Some ladies find love when their young, some when their older. The important thing is that you do, in fact, love the person you choose to be with. Celebrate good decisions!
***As a caveat, I should say that single ladies are not the only ladies that partake in these behaviors, but they do make for nice armor.***
Posted by Dr. Sweatpants
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