Being single is a time rich with potential, a time where you can discover the joys of self-reliance, personal growth, and the true value of independence. It’s an opportunity to understand and embrace your wild spirit, to really know your worth outside the confines of a relationship. This collection of 185 quotes about being single captures the essence of this unique phase in life. It highlights the importance of finding your inner beauty and strength while navigating the world solo. These quotes offer perspectives and insights into the fulfilling nature of a single life. They remind you that being on your own is not just a status but a moment to grow, learn, and flourish independently.
185 Quotes About Being Single
- “The trouble is not that I am single and likely to stay single, but that I am lonely and likely to stay lonely.” – Charlotte Brontë
- “I think it’s very healthy to spend time alone. You need to know how to be alone and not be defined by another person.” – Oscar Wilde
- “I celebrate myself, and sing myself.” – Walt Whitman
- “If you really are going to be a happy single, you have to stop treating being single as the annoying time that you pass between relationships and embrace it. Rather than focusing on what you lack, focus on what you have: You.” – Natalie Lue
- “I don’t like to be labeled as lonely just because I am alone.” – Delta Burke
- “I like being single, I’m always there when I need me.” – Art Leo
- “I’m single because I was born that way.” – Mae West
- “Being single doesn’t necessarily mean you’re available. Sometimes you have to put up a sign that says, ‘Do Not Disturb’ on your heart.” – Wiz Khalifa
- “Being single is pretty good. It’s a nice sense of irresponsibility.” – Michael Douglas
- “He sleeps fastest who sleeps alone.” – Richard Avedon
- “You do not need to be loved, not at the cost of yourself. The single relationship that is truly central and crucial in a life is the relationship to the self.” – Joy Bell C.
- “My alone feels so good, I’ll only have you if you’re sweeter than my solitude.” – Warsan Shire
- “Being single is getting over the illusion that there is somebody out there to complete you.” – Omkar Phatakc
- “I never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude.” – Henry David Thoreau
- “I love being single. It’s almost like being rich.” – Sue Grafton
- “Being single isn’t a time to be looking for love, use that time to work on yourself and grow as an individual.” – Unknown
- “Single is not a status. It is a word that describes a person who is strong enough to live and enjoy life without depending on others.” – Prixie
- “There is something really cool about knowing that your destiny is SO big that you’re not meant to share it with anyone. At least not yet.” – Mandy Hale
- “Being single means you’re taking your time deciding how you want your life to be and who you want to spend it with.” – Unknown
- “Being brave enough to be alone frees you up to invite people into your life because you want them and not because you need them.” – Mandy Hale
- “A busy, vibrant, goal-oriented woman is so much more attractive than a woman who waits around for a man to validate her existence.” – Mandy Hale
- “As a self-described idealistic, I never consider myself as single. I like to say that I’m in between romances at the moment.” – Carl Henegan
- “Discover why you’re important, then refuse to settle for anyone who doesn’t completely agree.” – Fisher Amelie
- “Some people think it’s wrong, being single isn’t right. But you hurt the right person you’ll be wrong all your life.” – Tyga
- “I’m not single. I’m in a long-standing relationship with fun and freedom.” – Unknown
- “You do not need a significant other to lead a significant life.” – Mandy Hale
- “I’m single simply because I can’t find someone who’s worth my time.” – Unknown
- “Sometimes ‘I’m single’ means ‘I’m drama free, less stressed, and refuse to settle for less’.” – Unknown
- “A season of loneliness and isolation is when the caterpillar gets its wings. Remember that next time you feel alone.” – Mandy Hale
- “Hope for love, pray for love, wish for love, dream for love…but don’t put your life on hold waiting for love.” – Mandy Hale
- “Being single is smarter than being in the wrong relationship.” – Unknown
- “Single is no longer a lack of options – but a choice. A choice to refuse to let your life be defined by your relationship status but to live every day Happily and let your Ever After work itself out.” – Mandy Hale
- “Too many women throw themselves into romance because they’re afraid of being single, then start making compromises and losing their identity. I won’t do that.” – Julie Delpy
- “Yes, I’m alone. But I’m alone and free.” – Elsa (from “Frozen”)
- “I don’t really do that whole ‘single life’ thing. I’m kind of heads down and get things done.” – Ed Sheeran
- “Single? No, I am just in a relationship with freedom.” – Unknown
- “If you aren’t good at loving yourself, you will have a difficult time loving anyone, since you’ll resent the time and energy you give another person that you aren’t even giving to yourself.” – Barbara De Angelis
- “I’m not single. I’m in a long-term relationship with adventure and fun.” – Unknown
- “Being single means you can truly learn to love yourself and your independence.” – Unknown
- “Being single doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you’re strong enough to wait for what you deserve.” – Niall Horan
- “I’m not single. I’m not taken. I’m simply on reserve for the one who deserves my heart.” – Unknown
- “The art of being single is learning how to be comfortable with solitude.” – Unknown
- “A single life is not a failed life.” – Elizabeth Gilbert
- “Stay single until someone actually complements your life in a way that it makes it better to not be single. If not, it’s not worth it.” – Unknown
- “I’m not single. I’m in a long-term relationship with action, adventure and fun.” – Unknown
- “Being single isn’t the cause of loneliness, and marriage is not necessarily the cure. There are many lonely married people as well.” – Renee Jones
- “Being single is better than being in a relationship with someone who fills your heart with doubt.” – Unknown
- “A single life does not equal a lonely life.” – Unknown
- “When you’re single, all you see are happy couples. When you’re committed, all you see are happy singles.” – Unknown
- “I decided to stay single just because, no one is loyal nowadays.” – Unknown
- “I enjoy being single, but I loved being married.” – Stephanie Mills
- “Just because you’re single doesn’t mean you’re not good enough for anyone. Just means no one is good enough for you, yet.” – Unknown
- “Being single doesn’t mean no one loves you. It means that God is busy writing your love story.” – Unknown
- “I’m not single, I’m not taken, I’m simply on reserve for the one who deserves my heart.” – Unknown
- “If you’re single, focus on being a better you instead of looking for someone better than your ex. A better you will attract a better next.” – Unknown
- “There’s something cool about knowing that your destiny is so big that you’re not meant to share it with anyone. At least not yet.” – Mandy Hale
- “Being single is definitely better than being with the wrong person.” – Hassan Choughari
- “I like being single — I’m always there when I need me.” – Art Leo
- “Single is not a status. It’s a word that best describes a person who is strong enough to live and enjoy life without depending on others.” – Unknown
- “Sometimes, being single is the script for a beautiful story about independence and self-empowerment.” – Unknown
- “Single is an opportunity to live life on your own terms and not apologize.” – Mandy Hale
- “I’m single, and I am proud. You have to embrace the moment.” – Rebel Wilson
- “A single rose can be my garden; a single friend, my world.” – Leo Buscaglia
- “Being single means you’re strong enough to wait for what you deserve.” – Niall Horan
- “The most profound relationship we will ever have is the one with ourselves.” – Shirley MacLaine
- “Single is not a status. It is a word that describes a person who is strong enough to enjoy life alone.” – Unknown
- “I’m not single, I’m in a long-term relationship with fun and freedom.” – Unknown
- “Being single is better than being in a bad relationship.” – Unknown
- “Sometimes ‘I’m single’ means ‘I’m drama free, less stressed, and I refuse to settle for less’.” – Unknown
- “Don’t be scared to walk alone. Don’t be scared to like it.” – John Mayer
- “Being single is about celebrating and appreciating your own space that you’re in.” – Kelly Rowland
- “Single? No, I’m just in a relationship with freedom.” – Unknown
- “You don’t have to be part of a couple to be happy, you know.” – Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
- “I’m single because I don’t need anyone to ruin my life. I’m ruining it perfectly on my own.” – Unknown
- “Being single doesn’t necessarily mean you’re available.” – Unknown
- “If you’re single, focus on being a better you instead of looking for someone better than your ex.” – Unknown
- “I’m not single. I’m not taken. I’m simply on reserve for the one who deserves my heart.” – Unknown
- “Too many women throw themselves into romance because they’re afraid of being single.” – Julie Delpy
- “Being single and having peace of mind is much better than being in a relationship where you feel single and have no peace of mind.” – Unknown
- “Just because you’re single doesn’t mean you’re not good enough for anyone.” – Unknown
- “Single is an opportunity to rethink your life and to come back stronger.” – Unknown
- “Being single isn’t a compromise. It’s a privilege.” – Unknown
- “I like being single — I’m always there when I need me.” – Art Leo
- “Single is not a status, it’s a word that shows that you’re strong enough to enjoy life without depending on others.” – Unknown
- “Single life is the best life until you get hit by lonely nights.” – Jonathan Burkett
- “Being single is not a time to look for love, but a time to love yourself.” – Unknown
- “A single life inspires others to live freely and unapologetically.” – Unknown
- “Embrace the beauty of your solo journey.” – Mandy Hale
- “Singlehood is not about the absence of love, but the ability to love yourself.” – Unknown
- “The joy of being single lies in the freedom it brings.” – Unknown
- “Single and happy is better than married and miserable.” – Unknown
- “In your single life, you’re the artist of your own experience.” – Unknown
- “Choosing to be single isn’t selfish, it’s just smarter to be alone than with the wrong person.” – Unknown
- “A single journey is a journey of self-discovery.” – Unknown
- “Being single is a situation, while being lonely is a feeling. You can be alone and not feel lonely.” – Unknown
- “I’m single because I’m strong enough to live and enjoy life without depending on others.” – Unknown
- “Celebrate singlehood, for it is your time to shine independently.” – Unknown
- “In the kingdom of your own heart, being single is being in power.” – Unknown
- “Single life is the seedbed of personal growth and exploration.” – Unknown
- “When you’re single, your possibilities are limitless.” – Unknown
- “Being single means you’re taking your time deciding what you want in life.” – Unknown
- “A life without a partner is a life full of freedom.” – Unknown
- “I am single because I have not yet found someone who deserves my essence.” – Unknown
- “Being single is an opportunity to live on your terms and not apologize for who you are.” – Unknown
- “Singlehood is about finding the meaning of self-love and self-worth.” – Unknown
- “I am not single, I am in a long-distance relationship because my future partner is on the other side of the world.” – Unknown
- “Choosing to be single is choosing to be respected, valued, and unconditionally loved by yourself.” – Unknown
- “Being single allows you to experience the world without the influence of a partner’s preferences.” – Unknown
- “In being single, you find the strength you never knew you had.” – Unknown
- “Single life: where adventures begin and independence is celebrated.” – Unknown
- “Single life isn’t about waiting for love, it’s about living and loving the moment you’re in.” – Unknown
- “Embrace your single status as a chance for self-improvement.” – Unknown
- “You’re not single because you’re not good enough for anyone, but because you’re too good for the wrong one.” – Chris Burkmenn
- “Being single means you’re strong enough to handle the freedom of making your own choices.” – Unknown
- “In the garden of life, being single is like being a rare, unique flower that blooms in its own time.” – Unknown
- “Singlehood is a journey of self-discovery and self-love.” – Unknown
- “Being single is an opportunity to create a life that’s reflective of your own aspirations and not someone else’s.” – Unknown
- “Enjoy your own company, for it is in those moments you learn the most about yourself.” – Unknown
- “A single life is an opportunity to live deeply, meaningfully, and without compromise.” – Unknown
- “Being single is better than being in a relationship that has no future.” – Unknown
- “Choosing single life is a statement that you don’t need anyone else to define you.” – Unknown
- “Single and proud, because I understand that love comes from within.” – Unknown
- “Being single means respecting yourself enough not to settle for less than you deserve.” – Unknown
- “There’s a difference between loneliness and solitude, one is empty and the other fulfilling.” – Unknown
- “Single life teaches you that you don’t need to be in love to be happy.” – Unknown
- “The freedom of being single allows for the exploration of self and the world around you.” – Unknown
- “Singlehood is not a compromise, it’s a choice to live life without dependencies.” – Unknown
- “Embracing singlehood is embracing the possibility of limitless self-growth.” – Unknown
- “Being single is not about the absence of people, it’s about being at peace with yourself.” – Unknown
- “Single life: a path to self-discovery and self-appreciation.” – Unknown
- “I’m single by choice, and I will wait until I meet someone that truly excites me.” – Unknown
- “Being single means you can truly listen to your heart and follow it wherever it leads.” – Unknown
- “A single life is full of potentials waiting to be explored.” – Unknown
- “Singlehood is a time to recharge and refocus on your personal goals.” – Unknown
- “Being single doesn’t mean you know nothing about love. Sometimes, it’s wiser than being in a wrong relationship.” – Unknown
- “Singlehood is not a pause in your love story; it’s a chapter of self-exploration.” – Unknown
- “A single life invites you to dance solo and write your own rhythm.” – Unknown
- “Being single isn’t a compromise; it’s a path to understand your own needs and desires.” – Unknown
- “Single and strong, independent and invincible, alone but not lonely.” – Unknown
- “Embrace single life as a period where your self-worth isn’t defined by a relationship status.” – Unknown
- “Singlehood: Where you’re not waiting for a hero, but being your own.” – Unknown
- “In the narrative of your life, being single is the chapter where you find your voice.” – Unknown
- “Choosing to be single is choosing personal freedom over societal expectations.” – Unknown
- “The power of being single lies in the freedom to explore yourself without apologies.” – Unknown
- “Being single means mastering the art of self-reliance.” – Unknown
- “Singlehood is an adventure into the depths of your soul.” – Unknown
- “Single life teaches you that happiness is not a two-player game.” – Unknown
- “A journey of singlehood is a journey towards self-fulfillment.” – Unknown
- “Being single is an opportunity to build strong foundations for your future self.” – Unknown
- “In your period of being single, you’re the artist of your dreams and aspirations.” – Unknown
- “Being single means you are brave enough to face the world with your head held high.” – Unknown
- “Single life is not a detour; it’s a path towards an authentic life.” – Unknown
- “Singlehood is a time of self-reflection and personal growth.” – Unknown
- “Choosing to be single is a form of self-respect.” – Unknown
- “Being single allows you to discover who you are when you’re not reflecting someone else.” – Unknown
- “In singlehood, every day is an opportunity to reinvent yourself.” – Unknown
- “Single life is a journey where every step forward is a step towards knowing yourself.” – Unknown
- “Being single is not about being alone but about being enough for yourself.” – Unknown
- “Singlehood is a personal celebration of independence and freedom.” – Unknown
- “Embracing your single status is embracing the power of your individuality.” – Unknown
- “Single life is the ultimate freedom and a testament to self-sufficiency.” – Unknown
- “In being single, you find the joys of self-reliance and self-discovery.” – Unknown
- “A life lived singly is a life filled with potentials and possibilities.” – Unknown
- “Singlehood is not about waiting for love, it’s about living life in full bloom.” – Unknown
- “Being single is an opportunity to grow deep roots of self-love.” – Unknown
- “Choosing to be single means choosing yourself in a world that constantly seeks to pair you up.” – Unknown
- “Single life is not a compromise, it’s a richer version of life lived on your own terms.” – Unknown
- “The beauty of being single lies in the liberty to create your own narrative.” – Unknown
- “Being single means you’re brave enough to face life on your own terms.” – Unknown
- “Singlehood is an exploration, a journey to the center of your own heart.” – Unknown
- “Living single allows you to chase your dreams without the weight of compromise.” – Unknown
- “Single life: A stage for personal development and unfiltered independence.” – Unknown
- “In the realm of singlehood, every decision is yours and yours alone, a true freedom.” – Unknown
- “Singlehood is not a status, it’s a word that represents the strength to live and enjoy life solo.” – Unknown
- “Embrace being single; it’s a time to develop a deep, intimate relationship with yourself.” – Unknown
- “Being single is about learning how to stand alone and be proud of it.” – Unknown
- “Single life is a journey of personal mastery and self-awareness.” – Unknown
- “Choosing single life is choosing to face the world with the strongest partner – yourself.” – Unknown
- “Being single means you’re resilient enough to thrive in solitude.” – Unknown
- “Singlehood is not an absence of love but a deep, encompassing love for oneself.” – Unknown
- “In being single, you understand the profoundness of making choices for yourself.” – Unknown
- “Single life teaches you that solitude can be a canvas for extraordinary creativity and growth.” – Unknown
- “Being single is not a lack of options but a choice to be strong and self-sufficient.” – Unknown
- “Singlehood is a personal journey of discovery beyond societal norms.” – Unknown
- “Embracing singlehood is embracing a world of possibilities and self-growth.” – Unknown
A Note from the Author
Thank you for taking the time to read through these quotes about being single, and if you’re embracing the single life, I hope you found these words inspiring and uplifting. For more content like this please subscribe to my newsletter. Also, please share this article, and don’t forget to revisit SEFFSAID. Your support and engagement mean a lot. See you again soon!
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Jessica Bray
