There are many reasons why you might be single right now, and no matter that reason, it can sometimes make you feel like the loneliest person in the world. Not only that but society has a way of making single women feel like it’s taboo to be on your own and that the single life is fleeting and won’t get you anywhere. Let’s debunk that myth by recognizing these bold women who have some powerful things to say about being single and loving yourself first.
I’m the best form of entertainment I have! The key is to make friends with yourself. Children make imaginary friends. If I have to do that, I will do that. They will say I’m crazy, but I will be happy. Sometimes it is better to find ways to be happy alone than to have a relationship in which you are miserable for the sake of not being alone.” – Grace Jones
Source: Gallery Books
“It's very fun to be single, because you know what happens? You find yourself. You understand what it means to love yourself, instead of putting all this energy into give and tug in a relationship.” – Keke Palmer
Source: Vanity Fair
“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” – Natalie Lue
Source: Blogtacular
Find who you are in this world and what you need to feel good alone. I think that’s the most important thing in life. Find a sense of self because with that, you can do anything else.” — Angelina Jolie
Source: Evening Standard
“I was waiting for Prince Charming. Everybody I met was going to be the guy I was going to spend my life with. And then you realize, ‘I’m strong, I’m my own keeper, my own savior’.” – Jennifer Lopez
Source: cfda
“Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams. If you’re wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn’t love you anymore. - Lady Gaga
Source: The Gaurdian
“The man for me is the cherry on the pie. But I’m the pie and my pie is good all by itself. Even if I don’t have a cherry.” – Halle Berry
Source: PopSugar
“I don’t think you can really, truly be the partner you want to be until you know on an absolute level that you are a complete person on your own. I think that’s something all women deserve to know. – Sophia Bush
Source: Stylecaster