When you're with a healthy partner, you learn to grow with someone, step out of your comfort zone and your social life extends as you build connections with their family members and friends.

當你與健康的伴侶交往，你學著與他一同成長，當你和他的家人或朋友建立起關係時，你正踏出你的舒適圈並擴展交友圈。

But being single has its benefits too; we're tired of social media mainly highlighting relationship goals.

但單身也是有好處的，我們已經厭倦了強調社交關係為主的社群媒體。

Why not start a #singlegoal movement too?

為何不發起「#我單身我驕傲」的活動呢？

Here are eight reasons to be single.

這裡有八個「我單身我驕傲」的理由。

One; you can save money.

第一，你可以省錢。

Who else here is a broke millennial?

誰是 Y 世代窮光蛋啊？

Although there are ways to be creative and spending less on dates, a certain budget still has to be established when entering relationships.

雖然有很多創意的方法可以小資約會，但談戀愛的時候還需要建立特定的支出預算。

Transportation and gift-giving for instance are harder aspects to avoid.

例如交通和禮物上的支出是很難去避免的。

But when you're single, your bank account will thank you for it...

但如果你單身，你的銀行帳戶會很謝謝你…

Unless you're an impulsive spender in general.

除非你熱衷於衝動購物。

To gain insights on how to spend more wisely, check out The Financial Diet's channel.

如果想更了解聰明消費的小妙招的話，請收看 Financial Diet 的頻道。

They offer practical advice that's easy to use.

他們提供實用的建議，讓你一試就上手喔！

Anyone can use it; whether you're still a student figuring out finances or someone who wants to travel more.

他們的方法每個人都適用；不管你是個想擴增財源學生還是想賺多點旅費的人。

Two; you can fortify your friendships and family relationships.

第二，你與朋友和家人之間的關係會更緊密。

When people enter relationships, it's common for them to pull off the disappearing act.

當人們談戀愛時，他們很容易會「見色忘友」。

They might not see their family and friends until they enter the comfortable stage of their relationship, which can take up to six months to a year for them to realize they actually miss having a social life outside of their partner.

在他們進入穩定交往期之前，他們會完全忽視自己的家人和朋友，可能要六個月甚至一年之後他們才會發現自己開始想念原本的社交生活。

When you're single, however, you can make plans with your close loved ones without having to consider your partner's schedule too...

但如果你單身，你可以直接去找最親密的朋友或是家人玩，完全不用顧慮到伴侶的行程。

Yay freedom!

耶，這就是自由！

Three; you can explore new hobbies.

第三，你可以培養新的興趣。

This isn't to say you can't do the same when you enter a relationship with someone.

這並不代表你在談戀愛之後就必須放棄原本的嗜好。

In fact, they might actually encourage you to try new things you never would have considered in the first place.

事實上，伴侶可能會鼓勵你做一些你從未想過的新嘗試。

But, there's something special about embarking on this journey alone.

但是獨自著手做這件事的時候卻有點不一樣。

Whether that means taking up knitting, snowboarding or cooking classes.

不管是開始學習編織、滑雪或上烹飪課。

You become one with your passion with less interruptions and distractions.

少了干擾和令你分心的事物，你是因為自己對於喜愛事物的熱情而開始了新的嘗試。

Four; you can go after your dream job more easily.

第四，你可以無後顧之憂地追求自己的夢想。

The thing about being in relationships is that they require compromise on both partners to grow on the same page in order to sustain.

戀愛關係中，伴侶之間需做出讓步妥協，兩人達成共識後方可繼續維持情侶關係。

But when you're single, you don't have to limit yourself to one location, which may affect your ideal job opportunities.

但如果你單身，你不用將自己限制在一定的地區，這可能會影響到你選擇理想職業的想法。

You can just pack up your bags and leave whenever you can.

你可以整理好行李隨時出發去想去的地方。

If your heart is tugging you to move into the big city to become a fashion designer, no problem, or if you want solitude and quiet residing in the middle of nowhere is also an option without having to worry about neglecting your partner.

如果你嚮往到大城市當個時尚設計師，沒問題你可以去；又或者你選擇獨自居住在安靜且無人知曉地方，你完全不用擔心會冷落到你的伴侶。

Five; you can be selfish without consequences.

第五，只要我喜歡，有什麼不可以。

My boyfriend and I take turns watching our shows on TV, and I'm not gonna lie, I often miss those days where I could just binge watch my drama series without having to worry about hogging the screen.

我跟我男友輪流看自己喜歡的電視節目，但說實話，我常常想念那些瘋狂追劇的日子，我不用擔心自己會占用螢幕太久。

But when you're single, you can be selfish without hurting someone else.

但如果你單身，你完全不用擔心自私會傷害到別人。

If you want to go to that restaurant this weekend, you can.

如果你這周末想去那間餐廳吃飯，你可以直接去。

The less people you have to run a decision by, the better.

越少人參與決策越好。

Because when you experience these moments alone, the only person that affects is you.

因為如果你獨自面對這些抉擇的時刻，唯一影響決策的人就只有你自己而已。

Six; you deal with less drama.

第六，不太需要去處理戲劇化的情況。

Oh, let me tell you, fighting with your partner is not fun, but when you're with a person, the fights are well in which they strengthen your relationship instead of weakening it.

噢，我跟你說，跟另一半吵架真的一點都不好玩，但當你有伴侶的時候，吵架的確是可以更加鞏固你們之間的關係，並不會去弱化它。

Single life however works in your favor, because the only drama you have to deal with is from family, friends and work.

單身的生活基本上會照著你的喜好走，因為唯一需要處理的戲劇化情況只會來自家人、朋友和工作。

You have one less life department to worry about, therefore you also have fewer emotions to sort through.

你少了一個需要擔心的部分，因此你不會有太多壓抑的情緒需要排解。

Seven; you master self-sufficiency.

第七，你是「自給自足」專家。

If you're someone who needs validation frequently, being single can work to your advantage.

如果你是個時常需要他人認可的人，那麼單身對你來說會很有利。

I know you might be itching for a fulfilling relationship, but establishing a strong healthy relationship with yourself is actually the most vital to your growth.

我知道你會非常渴望談戀愛，但用真實的自己建立一段堅固且健康的關係才是自我成長最重要的一環。

Once you've established a strong sense of self, you're more likely to avoid co-dependent relationships in the future.

一旦建立了堅定的自我，在未來你就比較能避免關係成癮中共同依賴的戀愛關係。

How is that not fantastic?

這樣沒什麼不好，對吧？

And eight; you still experience the excitement of finding your soul mate.

然後第八，你仍然可以經歷尋找靈魂伴侶的刺激感。

The possibilities will seem endless.

這具有無限的可能性。

You might meet "the one" on your summer trip or maybe it will happen as of next year in next semester's class.

你可能在一次夏天的旅遊中遇到「他」，或你們將在下學期的課堂中相遇。

Work on yourself, surround yourself with the things you love and the right person will come along.

好好照顧自己，讓自己身邊充滿著喜愛的事物，這樣那個對的人就會慢慢靠近了。

You never know what's gonna happen, so be patient.

你永遠不知道會發生什麼事，所以耐心點吧！

Enjoy the present and be thankful that you're alive in this very moment.

享受當下並對於自己存在的這一分鐘感到知足。

What are you grateful for towards single life?

在單身生活中你最感謝什麼呢？

Share your thoughts with us and leave a comment down below.

在下方留言區跟我們分享你的看法喔！

If you also like this video, be sure to give it a thumbs up.

如果你喜歡這支影片的話，記得按讚喔！

As always, thanks for watching!

今天也一樣，謝謝觀賞！