Top 10 Best Reasons to Stay Single

Getting married is easy. Getting divorced is a pain. It's estimated that approximately 40-50 percent of first marriages and 60 percent of second marriages end in divorce. Why bother with marriage when there's a high chance it won't last anyway?

Approximately 40-50 percent of first marriages and 60 percent of second marriages end in divorce. And divorce is complicated.

Funnily enough, there's an easy solution to this, and that is not cheating.

This is one of the best reasons to stay single. As you devote more time to your spouse, you'll inevitably spend less time with friends. Friendship is also an important relationship, and hanging out with your pals is always fun.

Your friends can get more arrogant towards you when they date.

I'd rather have my good friends than a tough relationship.

Relationships and marriages come and go all the time. You'll probably go through multiple partners throughout your life.

You already have your own nagging parents to deal with. Why take on someone else's?

Marriage can be isolating. When you're married, you can no longer go out and do whatever you please. Your spouse becomes your family, and social norms dictate that family comes first. You are allowed some friends and free time, but only when it's convenient.

You'll never have to worry about a partner or spouse cheating on you or leaving you for someone else. No relationship means no heartbreak.

When you're married or in a relationship, disagreements and fights are on another level. Sometimes these arguments are so stressful that they cause more damage than we realize. Being single significantly reduces this stress.

There is no drama when you're single. There are no arguments, cheating accusations, insecurity, stress, or other crazy emotions that most relationships bring.

I want to own any animal I desire, and nobody will tell me otherwise.

If someone robs your house, less could be stolen if you live alone.

Your life is all about you, allowing you to selfishly indulge in whatever activities you want. Your resources and efforts are invested in yourself. Being single does not equate to solitude or emptiness. You can find friendship, community, and political solidarity. In fact, without a man or woman in your life, there can be much more room for these things.

When you're single, you never have to worry about a partner or spouse getting angry, jealous, and insecure every time you talk to someone of the opposite sex. This is one of the biggest benefits of being single.

Many married couples make the mistake of turning their spouse into a "sex and everything partner." They rely on them for all sources of contentment, including companionship, intimacy, caring, friendship, advice, and the sharing of tasks and finances related to household and family matters. This creates an unrealistic "cultural fantasy" that often results in disappointment and unhappiness.

Many people sense strains in their friendships after getting married. It's common to lose at least one close friend as a spouse begins to fill that role. When someone spends every waking hour with their spouse, they often end up neglecting other people in their life.