Immediately after getting out of a relationship,you may feel like you’re destined for loneliness. Even worse is the sickening thought of being the only single person out there surrounded by happy couples. However, in reality, being single, independent and free of the many stresses that a relationship can bring offers several advantages that outweigh relationship. Nobody to talk to or go do stuff with on a moment's notice -- of course you still have friends, but it's not the same as having someone who's always nearby. If you're type that like being around people,being single may affect you but you have to be strong. There is no one to call when you are on vacation/at a conference: I really like it you are on a trip, and after dinner, everyone goes back to the hotel room to ‘call home’ and ‘check up on things’, and since your room mates and parents don’t really care how your trip is going, you sit awkwardly, lonely in the room by yourself, trying not to but unav...