The pros to living alone
Living alone has plenty of benefits whether you’re an introvert or a social butterfly. Here are five advantages to living alone in an apartment:
1. The space is yours, so you can decorate with things you love
Having your personal space means you won’t have to compromise or share. You’ll be able to decorate however you like. Try creating a cozy apartment to get yourself situated and feel at home.
Angela Wetzel, a life coach from Epic Initiator recommends, “Make it fun, honor your unique needs and wants, and don’t rush to fill the void but let it evolve. Surround yourself with what lights you up, and you’ll love waking up daily in your own space.”
2. You’ll only pay for what you use
A great addition to being alone is only paying for what you consume. Utility bills are usually split among roommates, and while you live alone, you only pay for what you need and use. That way, you won’t have to pay for utility services you didn’t use while on vacation. The same goes for food and everyday items like trash bags, coffee filters, cleaning products, etc.
3. You’re in control of your own life
A great benefit to living alone is allowing yourself to create your own rules. No more relying on other people or expectations regarding home life. Do you want to watch your favorite show on repeat or have a solo dance party? No one’s watching; you’ll get to be your own boss.
4. The best time to learn about yourself is when you’re alone
Through this time, you’ll be able to find what you like, don’t like, and how social you want to be.
Brett Baughman, a professional life and business coach of Brett Baughman Companies, Inc, often gets asked: “what is the most important skill or lesson I should learn? and the answer is always the same: learning to thrive on your own. You’ll never know how high you can soar until you challenge yourself. Rather than depending on others to make you feel whole or safe or stable, when you learn how to succeed on your own, you build true confidence that will shine through in all areas of your life.”
5. You’ll get plenty of peace and quiet
The only one living in your space is you. You’ll be able to relax in your thoughts without interruptions or distractions. Along with peace and quiet, you’ll be able to socialize whenever you are up to it. Humans are social beings and need human interaction, and sometimes, when you live alone, you may find that you are even more social than before.
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I lived on my own so long now I do worry if I ever get married how she would integrate and vice versa. Living solo rocks!
I agree with all of that and I've deeply wanted to live on my own for a long time, but I'm currently a bum, so... not living that dream yet 😂
Bum in the sense I live with my mom at 30 years old
I never lived on my own. I had roomates until I got married and my wife became my roommate.