Single people may develop more individually and benefit more from alone time. Several studies have linked solitude to benefits such as an increased sense of freedom and higher levels of creativity and intimacy. Amy Morin, a psychotherapist, says that alone time can help people be more productive as well.

Is Being single actually better?

“One of the major benefits of being single is having the space in your life to spend quality time with friends,” says Roxy Zarrabi, Psy. D., a clinical psychologist. And being single actually increases social connections, according to a study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.

Can you really be happy single?

“Being single and happy seems like the only viable option for someone whos looking for love and is not finding it.” In order to truly become happily single, Dr. Taitz suggests practicing mindfulness. “So much of happiness has to do with living in the present moment,” she says.

Do loners get lonely?

There are different types of loners, including individuals who simply prefer solitude and are content to have very limited social interaction. A third type of loner often does not feel lonely when they are alone, at least not in the same way as a social person who found themselves forcibly isolated would.