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Re: 9 Important Independence Lessons Every Girl Should Learn While She 's Single by nikkypearl(f): 4:38pm On Aug 29, 2014
2sExy1: bro, how far and where have you been?

Bia,wetin u go talk for dis mata
Lv ichidodo abeg!
Re: 9 Important Independence Lessons Every Girl Should Learn While She 's Single by Fargbaba: 4:43pm On Aug 29, 2014
pedro08: Any independent lady shud not look at my side,because spending makes me believe am in control.

Huh
Re: 9 Important Independence Lessons Every Girl Should Learn While She 's Single by Nobody: 4:47pm On Aug 29, 2014
nikkypearl:

Bia,wetin u go talk for dis mata
Lv ichidodo abeg!
i no dey see road. my glasses please? ehen.... wetin d matter dey talk?
Re: 9 Important Independence Lessons Every Girl Should Learn While She 's Single by ichidodo: 5:01pm On Aug 29, 2014
2sExy1: bro, how far and where have you been?
I am fantastic,How are you??.
Re: 9 Important Independence Lessons Every Girl Should Learn While She 's Single by ELGREF(m): 5:34pm On Aug 29, 2014
jennylove7575: Exactly op.....men can't bash me, I bash men..more so I have my own pepper....Singleton
is good....
sorry, is that you on your profile, if yes, I thimk I need you.
Re: 9 Important Independence Lessons Every Girl Should Learn While She 's Single by Indializzie(f): 8:32pm On Aug 29, 2014
nikkypearl:
No its might not hit the frontpage!I wish tho'
Yo name is hungry boy!
You are from sapele grin

Hmm!now he is flattered!grin na only u be Krall abi?
Sapele people are hungry? Tell me more!
Re: 9 Important Independence Lessons Every Girl Should Learn While She 's Single by premiums: 1:06am On Aug 30, 2014
Thanks hun.

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Re: 9 Important Independence Lessons Every Girl Should Learn While She 's Single by Nobody: 8:57pm On Aug 30, 2014
vivalableue:

A married man? What kind of foolishness is this? I have never been with a married man in my life. OK so am ignorant to your culture, let me explain mine to you. Then you can do the same. Where I live, women work, we go to school, earn a degree and find employment. We can start businesses, pm me and I'll give you a link to something called LinkedIn. You will see my profile, associates, work history etc.. Now, as for dating, I have an active social life, from going to the gym or networking in the start-up community in my city, to attending the various festivities etc. I sometimes meet vibrant, young singles like myself, who are too focused on career than to selfish and commit to a very serious relationship. It's called maturity, you took the words intimacy (I didn't say séx, rather intimacy) and misconstrued it to mean prostitution. Are you OK? How one can go from point A to Z reveals a lot about their character. I never claimed to be perfect, but for crying out loud, if financial independence in the form of ownership of a business is crude morals, then your whole generation is doomed. That I, a black woman, will be an employee to the "man", over my dead body. I teach my kids in achieving excellence and not subjection. To use their brains and not their bodies. To leave legacy and not shame. Is it that you cheat on your wife that you are so quick to mention married men...? Please, don't let the devil win, salvage your marriage as it bring you blessing. I will never condone adultery, I will never condone prostituting. You took what I said and twisted it. One of the main reason why I made my original comment, men give headache!
Re: 9 Important Independence Lessons Every Girl Should Learn While She 's Single by Nobody: 7:43am On Aug 31, 2014
nikkypearl:
I personally have never believed people who claim they choose to be single.

I mean, you may come to enjoy being single and make the most out of it, but if your idea of Prince Charming shows up one day, you’re not gonna be like,

Sorry, Krall Jonathan, I’m busy treading a sea of not-so-eligible candidates right now. Please come back after I’ve had a few more meaningless one-night stands and assh*le encounters.
grin

While being single may not necessarily be a choice, spending your time wisely as an uncommitted 20-something is.

Instead of plotting how to land a man or being envious of your friends who already have, take this time to explore some valuable lessons that every girl in her 20s should know so you’ll be ready for Mr. Krall when he finally arrives.

1. Being Happy in Your Own Company
Being alone can be hard, but it’s important to not be dependent on the company of others to be happy.

No one likes a clinger, and your future boyfriend will respect the fact that you have other interests besides him and are capable of having a good time all on your own. Read a good book, watch a new movie, pick up a hobby or go jogging.

There are plenty of things you can do all by yourself to stay entertained.

2. Mastering the Art of Self-Soothing
It’s great to have someone around to take care of you when you’re sick, hug you when you’re sad, or just listen to your problems.

For the times you don’t have that, however, you should learn to master the art of self-soothing. This is when a nice bottle of wine and a hot bubble bath comes in. It’s always good to be able to brush yourself off and keep going.

3. Being Happy for the Romantic Successes of Others
Green is not a pretty color on anyone, and the older you get, the harder it can be to be happy for the romantic successes of others when you’re still single. However, being bitter or resentful is not going to attract the kind of energy and attention you want.

Make a conscious effort to be happy for your friends who are getting married or pregnant, even if your romantic life is in the dumps. Your time will come soon enough, and you will want your friends to be happy and celebrate with you when it does.

4. Not Living in the Past
You can’t spend your single years thinking about the boyfriends you used to have or flowers you used to get on random Tuesday mornings.

That part of your life is over; the sooner you put it behind you and accept that, the sooner you’ll be ready to move on to the next stage in your life.

5. Not Idealizing Your Ex
We all have that one person who got away, and you probably think of him or her from time to time. Don’t — it’s useless. The chances of you two being legitimate soul mates are slim to none.

The chances of you perfecting an image of someone in your mind because you’re lonely and crave familiarity? Much more probable.

6. Altering Your List Might Surprise You
Being single is the perfect time to reassess what it is you really want out of a relationship. Are you looking for someone to challenge you, make you laugh or live a healthy lifestyle with you?

Be clear on what it is you’re looking for, and you might be surprised to find you’re more open to things that were previously deal breakers.

You might realize the rich doctor type you’ve been chasing after hasn’t actually worked out for you, and you want to give the struggling writer a shot, instead. Be open to trying something new and it might surprise you.

7. Recognizing the Value of Your Individualism
There’s no better time than when you’re single to develop and appreciate your own train of thought. No one likes a yes man, and you want to be the kind of girl who can think meaningfully about issues and problems without having to resort to her boyfriend for his opinion first.

8. Settling Sucks
Yes, it’s tough to be single, but even worse than being single is being in bad company. If you’re doing everything else right, you should actually be having a pretty decent time finding out more about yourself as a person, spending time with friends and family and excelling in your career.

Why would you want to ruin that by adding someone to your life who only half interests you? Don’t bother. At no point is settling ever a good idea.

9. Make your own money!I repeat make your own money!please stop letting men bash you up and down becauses they think you can't live without them (most especially nairaland guys! grin)
Make them realise nobody is indispensable!
I hate it when a young lady think she can only survive collecting from men!damn!!!I be like "is she dump
I graduated 7years ago,I waisted 2years looking for jobs,but low nd behold!most of the men wanted THAT THING in exchange 4jobs,then I discovered I have passion for design,I went into fashion designing,before I knw it,I was already making my own money before I eventually got my present Job on the island here in lagos!

To all my nairand ladies!please Say NO to liabilty today!I love yah all!
AWESOME...SIMPLY AWESOME!!!
Re: 9 Important Independence Lessons Every Girl Should Learn While She 's Single by nikkypearl(f): 11:35am On Aug 31, 2014
Indializzie: Sapele people are hungry? Tell me more!
No b me talk am o!grin



AWESOME...SIMPLY AWESOME!!![/b][/quote]

Awwwwww!thank you!
Re: 9 Important Independence Lessons Every Girl Should Learn While She 's Single by Nobody: 10:24pm On Nov 17, 2014
atleast we gurls shud av sum pride cus sum gurls ar d reasons guys dn't take us important anymore,,nice perfect post,,luv ya!!
Re: 9 Important Independence Lessons Every Girl Should Learn While She 's Single by Otamayomi1(f): 12:09am On Jan 06, 2015
lalasticlala:
nice one.

ladies una don hear?
lalasticlala:
nice one.

ladies una don hear?
lalasticlala:
nice one.

ladies una don hear?

ear & eye no pain us.

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