Given the choice single or being in a relationship, for me its not even a choice I would definitely choose being in a relationship over and over again. I believe the right kind of relationship adds a depth of experience and emotional grounding and if shared with the right person it can be a beautiful thing. I understand why many people lean toward staying single. Its no secret that in recent times, relationships are often described as “work,” and sometimes that work is framed in a negative light as it can be emotionally exhausting, with the arguments and the misunderstandings, and often the compromise can feel one sided. From that perspective, staying single can definitely look like peace, no unnecessary drama, just being on your own. It can be peaceful.
If im being honest of course i think that view only captures one side of the story. In most cases, when relationships feel like burden, it is not because relationships themselves are inherently draining. It is usually because people are with the wrong partner or they entered the relationship for the wrong reasons. A lot of relationships these days i believe are not built on intentional choice. People enter them because of loneliness or social validation and the fear of missing out, which translates to the idea of “everyone else is doing it.” why shouldnt I, id look cool being in a relationship, i dont want to be the odd one out .When a relationship begins from that kind of foundation, it is almost inevitable that it will feel heavy. You end up forcing compatibility where there is none, tolerating behaviors you shouldn’t tolerate, or trying to fix obvious gaps that were never addressed from the start.
When a relationship is with the right person, the experience is completely different. It is easy, It is not perfect , nothing is perfect, far from it. There will still be disagreements and misunderstandings. However, those challenges do not and will not feel like punishment. They feel like growth, you are not trying to escape the relationship but you are trying to understand each other. The right relationship brings companionship that is not just about romance, but about partnership. It is having someone who understands your silence, who notices your moods without needing explanations, like your own personal psychic.
Being single, on the other side of the coin can absolutely be fulfilling, i know, it brings about focus and you can focus on self love and personal growth. It definitely offers freedom but for me, those benefits do not cancel out the value of shared emotional connection. So, my position is easy I would choose being in a relationship.
