There's no doubt that when it comes to being attached, the grass is pretty green on this side of the fence, but as many of my single-by-choice friends will tell you, it's not the only path to happiness. Unfortunately, after a relationship break-up, especially a long-term one, it's hard to remember how fulfilling and fun it can be to fly solo. If you're struggling with a bitter break-up or d...

There's no doubt that when it comes to being attached, the grass is pretty green on this side of the fence, but as many of my single-by-choice friends will tell you, it's not the only path to happiness. Unfortunately, after a relationship break-up, especially a long-term one, it's hard to remember how fulfilling and fun it can be to fly solo. If you're struggling with a bitter break-up or divorce, and you're finding it hard to bounce back, you just may need some reminding of all the amazing benefits that come with being unattached! Here are 10 reasons why being single (or single again) is most definitely something to celebrate.

- You are free to flirt-and flirt..and flirt. That's right -- shameless, guiltless flirting. In fact, it has been reported that flirting may even have health benefits such as reducing stress and building self-esteem.

- You can travel wherever you want, whenever you want. Get away for a spa day with the girls, have weekend fling in Vegas, or maybe spend a year overseas to eat, pray, and love. The world is your oyster.

- You can stay out as late as you want with no obligations. Want to party until 3am on a weeknight with your friends? Go for it. Being single means not having to offer explanations, or deal with pesky texts and calls from a significant other demanding to know where you are.

- You get to have more first kisses. Whether it's unforgettable or just awful, there's no denying the magic of a first kiss.

- There are far fewer cheesy commercial holidays to worry about. For those of us who hate spending our hard earned cash on crappy cards that end up in the trash, flowers that die in 3 days, and tacky, over-sentimental gifts - enjoy the break.

- You can watch all the chick flicks, sci-fi or ESPN you want. You are the ruler of  your remote, DVR and Netflix queue.

- The only annoying relatives you have to put up with are your own. Seriously folks- isn't dealing with your own wacky family enough?

- Your bed is YOURS. You can eat, snore, and steal all the covers when it's yours alone. Do whatever or whoever you want in your own bed.

- Single parents...you don't have to share credit for raising great kids...you get it all!

- You can invest 100% of your time into having a fabulous relationship with YOU. This is perhaps the most empowering experience a person can have. Embrace your freedom and independence, and use it to enrich your life.

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Jennifer is an emmy-nominated television producer and writer. She lives with her husband and son in NY...and confesses to having had more than a few flashes of envy while writing this article.