Singlehood is honestly not such a bad thing, when we look at it objectively. It only looks bad because of the labels society has attached to it, such as "unwanted" and "left on the shelf".
When we do view singlehood in an unbiased, objective manner, however, this lifestyle choice does have several benefits.
1) On an emotional level, one has lesser emotional baggage when one remains unattached. This would perhaps allow one to keep work in focus, as one's viewpoint is not excessively obscured by emotions. For example, students in school are able to concentrate on their work better when they're not busy thinking about the significant other in their relationship, or worse still, mulling over a recent breakup.
2) Singlehood gives one freedom, as one is not obliged to another. One does not have to spend every waking moment thinking about Him/Her, and feeling guilty when one starts looking at another Him/Her while still attached to the first. One may also do whatever one wishes; no more telling your husband/wife where you were the night before, or reporting every detail to the Other Person. One is free to roam and free to mingle, and can do so without an ounce of guilt.
3) Some people may find it easier to raise a child on his/her own, as there is lesser clash of values and concepts. Starting a family is now possible without marriage, through adoption or other means (ahem). In any case, society no longer views single mums the way they used to; single mums were once seen as people who were careless, who had made a mistake, and who were living in the shadow of their mistake. But now we see a new image emerging, one that portrays single mums as strong individuals who are able to balance a career while singlehandedly raising a child (or children), and have made it in today's tough society. With this in mind, some parents find it easier to raise a child on his/her own, as there is one person in charge, with one method of teaching, and one set of morals and ideas, which reduces the amount of bickering which parents have regarding the upbringing of their children.
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I do agree however, that singlehood has its downsides, but I believe that the benefits do outweigh the detriments (perhaps I shall talk about the detriments another day, although they generally can be solved with the help of ten million cats), therefore GO WITH SINGLEHOOD. WOOT~
[okok so this post is 30min late. sorryyyyy]
