How to Be Single and Happy at 30

When you reach the age of 30 and still go home alone, you may feel like everyone around you is already married. But this isn’t bad either – it’s actually a lot of fun being single! You are going through the free years of your life when you know what you want. Plus, you have free time to focus on yourself and pursue the things you’ve always wanted to do but never had time for! Single life has its merits for you to cherish.

Here are 10 tips to help you enjoy your single years in your 30s.

Table of Contents

Enjoy freedom.

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You can go home as late as you like without having to tell anyone. If one day suddenly has the urge to go to the beach, you can freely go! Couples also have to depend on your partner’s schedule, but you can do whatever you want whenever you want. Let’s enjoy! ^{[1] X Research Source}

You should let someone know where you’re going, especially if you’re traveling alone. Please text your mom or best friend before going to the forest to play on the weekend just in case.

Comfort at home.

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How tidy or messy your house is is up to you. If you hate seeing dishes piled up in the sink, wash them early, and if you don’t mind a little messy house, leave it as is. You have the full right to decorate your place and live as you like. ^{[2] X Research Source}

Plus, you don’t need a big house when you’re living alone (and the smaller the space, the less you need to clean!)

Date yourself.

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Treat yourself to amazing dinners and adventures. If there’s a new restaurant that’s opened and you’re dying to try it, give it a try! If you want to go see a new movie, go to the cinema and see it! You can do whatever you want in your free time. ^{[3] X Cleveland Clinic Trusted Source Go to Source}

Another benefit of being single is that you don’t have to compromise with anyone. If you don’t like to eat something, you won’t have to eat to please anyone. You also don’t have to watch cheesy movies if you only like action movies.

Strive for a career.

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Push yourself forward to find new opportunities. You don’t have to rush into work around the clock, but you can take advantage of the fact that no one gets mad when you get home late. Go to seminars, sign up for tutoring and strive in your field to achieve career success. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

If you don’t like what you’re doing, don’t hesitate to change it! It’s never too late if you want to go back to school or take other career classes to find a more exciting job.

Arrange travel time.

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Spend money on rewarding outings. If you’ve been wanting to travel abroad for a long time but never did, book your plane tickets now! You can invite a few friends to go with you or go alone. Traveling alone also has the benefit that you can do whatever you want according to your schedule. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

If you’re a little afraid to go abroad alone, you can get in the car and go on a trip somewhere.

Discover some new hobbies.

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Is there something you’ve always wanted to try? Learn to skate or dance, for example? Or buy a toy plane and take it to the park to fly around? Use your free time to learn a new skill or try something fun that you haven’t had a chance to do yet.

Try joining a club or group to socialize with people with similar interests.

Contribute to the community.

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Volunteer at a local animal shelter or hospital. Spend your free time helping the less fortunate in the community. Volunteering can help you feel fulfilled, even happier, in your daily life. ^{[6] X Cleveland Clinic Trusted Source Go to Source}

If you have a spacious room, you can even take care of the dogs or cats until they get a new home.

Strengthen your friendship.

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You don’t need a lover to have a strong attachment. Focus on connecting with the people you already have and making new friends to feel happy. Take friends out for dinners, go out on weekends, and cultivate close relationships with the people you hold dear. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

When you focus on friends, you can temporarily forget about wanting a lover. People often feel less lonely when they are around the people they love.
If your friends have kids and you don’t, see if you can babysit for them. This is a great way to play with kids if you don’t have kids yet.

Make time for a good night’s sleep.

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Studies show that single people sleep better than those who have a partner. Get a nice comfortable bed and a few pillows, as much or as little as you like. You can lie horizontally, diagonally, even right in the middle of the bed! Enjoy the comfort of sleeping alone while you still have the chance! ^{[8] X Research Sources}

Another advantage of being single: you can go to bed whenever you want! There is no scene where you have to argue with someone about sleeping through too early or too late.

Mobility.

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An active lifestyle will make you healthier and happier. Research has shown that single people are generally more fit than married people. Take your free time to hit the gym, jog or swim a few laps. Your body will thank you so much! ^{[9] X Research Source}

Try joining a hiking group for outdoor physical activity.

Advice

Don’t let yourself be influenced by anyone around you. You don’t have to rush into a relationship, especially when you’re still happy living alone.

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