Learning to Embrace Your Single Status as a Newly Divorced Woman

Learning to Embrace Your Single Status as a Newly Divorced Woman

One isn't always a lonely number

Every woman who has gone through a divorce knows it can be lonelier in the wrong relationship than it would to be single.

Being without a man is really not the survival test it is made out to be. Instead, when single, you are in control and can enjoy the luxury of managing your own world. The whole universe is your oyster!

As a single woman you have so many distinct, delicious possibilities to explore — far more than someone who's married. Seize the day. For now, your life gets to be all about you — your attention can be directed at your desires rather than subject to the whim of a protesting partner.

For example:

• You can focus on making sure that your working life works for you. You have the time to search for the right job, and then to concentrate on excelling in it. You have the sole say as to how you spend the disposable that is a product of your labor! There is no other half complaining you should be spending money on new wall paint rather than a new nail polish.

• You can get the body you want — no one is pressurizing you to keep up with their penchant for calorific takeouts. Take this opportunity to gain control over your habits. You can decide how to spend your free time without fear that it will conflict with anyone else's agenda. At a moment's notice you can take a trip to the gym... or enjoy a quiet night in under the covers with an eye mask and large tub of Ben & Jerry's!

• You are in the driving seat of your destiny — and the type of vehicle you motor around in. Who said that a pink mini-cooper was not a sensible car? Home is your domain — if you want, you can take pride in it and perfectly feng shui your pad without fear of a smelly soccer equipment voiding its vibe. And its location is YOUR choice. You can go for a shoebox with a fabulous location if you want — there's no one complaining about the lack of outdoor space for BBQ'ing.

• You get to hang out with your own friends, when and where you want, rather than have people and places thrust upon you. And with your friends there is no need to fly solo at a party if you don't want to — from them you can choose the right "Wingman" for the right occasion.

There is no need to fear being single. And come on, your Rampant Rabbit will always give you an orgasm, not fall asleep halfway through because of one beer too many (always have spare batteries handy!).

You are whole, not half. Take this time to have fun with you...

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