This article was co-authored by Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW. Kelli Miller is a Psychotherapist based in Los Angeles, California. Kelli specializes in individual and couples therapy focusing on relationships, depression, anxiety, sexuality, communication, parenting, and more. She is the author of “Love Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Most Common Relationship Issues” which details the top 15 relationship issues and 3 quick solutions to each. She is also the award-winning and best-selling author of “Thriving with ADHD”. Kelli co-hosted an advice show on LA Talk Radio and was a relationship expert for The Examiner. She received her MSW (Masters of Social Work) from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Sociology/Health from the University of Florida. There are 9 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 186,759 times.

Have you ever found yourself saying, “That’s it! I’m never going to be in a relationship again.” You’re not alone. Whether you just broke up with someone or if it’s been a while since your last relationship, sometimes it can feel like you’ll be single for the rest of your life. The good news is that you don’t need a relationship to be happy! And there are plenty of things you can do to accept your singleness and focus on yourself.

Here are 11 ways to not only accept being single, but embrace it too.

How to Accept Being Single

Psychotherapist Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW, says you have to love yourself first and not depend on someone else for your happiness. Focus on self-care, embrace your favorite hobbies, try new things, and build connections with friends and family.

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How Can You Become More Comfortable Being Alone?

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Tips If you’re looking to maybe one day have a healthy relationship, it’s easier to open to one when you’re happy. So, make your own happiness a priority![17]Thanks
If you feel really, really down about being single, try talking to a therapist or a counselor. They can give you tools and advice to help you become more confident.Thanks Warnings Be careful not to give in to social pressure to get a desperate partner. This could lead you into toxic relationships, and it’s very damaging.Thanks
Especially if you’re Catholic, you don’t necessarily have to be celibate to become a priest (if you’re a boy) or a nun (if you’re a girl), unless you obviously feel that you have a vocation for it. Remember that this life is much harder than you think!Thanks

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