Singleness has somehow become a word that carries with it a negative connotation, as if being single means there is something wrong with you. Comments such as "she's such a lovely girl, I wonder why she hasn't found a good man yet" are coupled with looks of pity and suggestions of how to meet someone. Well, I'm here to tell you that the negative connotation of singleness is BS. We learn faster, discover ourselves more deeply, and are overall happier and more content with life when we are single than when we are in an unsuitable relationship with another human being. Over the past decade, I've had four long-term relationships; none of which lasted. While I loved them, none of those men were the one. I believe that there is someone out there-that is, a man that will make my heart pound with excitement and my hands clam up- and I will not settle for less than that. During this time, I have embraced my singleness. I've discovered various reasons why, contrary to popular belief, it is truly great to be single. I am not lonely, I am not pining for affection, and I feel more alive than ever. I'm standing up for singleness, and I tell you, it feels great.