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Not being in a relationship can be just as fulfilling as being happily paired up — if you know how to embrace the advantages.
You Will NeedSelf-sufficiency
Gratitude
Hobbies and interests
Courage
Strong social network
Gratitude
Hobbies and interests
Courage
Strong social network
Step 1: Be self-sufficient 自给自足
Be self-sufficient both financially and emotionally. You don’t need to depend on anyone else for your well-being and happiness.
Step 2: Relish your freedom 享受自由
Make a list of all the advantages of being single, like complete freedom to come and go as you please, take career risks, and spend your money as you wish.
Make a list of all the advantages of being single, like complete freedom to come and go as you please, take career risks, and spend your money as you wish.
Step 3: Do what you like 做自己想做的事情
Pursue interests you enjoy; don’t only sign up for activities in the hopes of hooking up.
Pursue interests you enjoy; don’t only sign up for activities in the hopes of hooking up.
Step 4: Overcome your fears 克服害怕心理
Embrace the pleasures and possibilities that come with doing things alone, like eating out on the spur of the moment and traveling spontaneously.
Embrace the pleasures and possibilities that come with doing things alone, like eating out on the spur of the moment and traveling spontaneously.
Eating at the bar is a good way to dip your feet into dining solo.
Step 5: Don't put things on hold 自立
Don’t put dreams on hold because you’ve always believed they should be done with a mate. You can achieve them on your own, too.
Don’t put dreams on hold because you’ve always believed they should be done with a mate. You can achieve them on your own, too.
Step 6: Work on your relationships 建立良好的关系网
Work on maintaining good relationships with family members, and develop friendships with people of all ages. Being alone doesn’t have to mean being lonely if you have a strong social network.
Work on maintaining good relationships with family members, and develop friendships with people of all ages. Being alone doesn’t have to mean being lonely if you have a strong social network.
Thirty-three percent of unmarried Americans polled said “the freedom to spend my time as I choose” is the best part of being single.
[重点讲解]
self-sufficient
adj.1.自足的;极为自负的;傲慢的
These people have now become almost self-sufficient in grain crops.
这些人的粮食现在已经差不多能自给了。
These people have now become almost self-sufficient in grain crops.
这些人的粮食现在已经差不多能自给了。
Relish
n.1.滋味, 美味; 乐趣
2.(大量的)享受; 快乐
I have no relish for pop music.
我对流行音乐不感兴趣。
3.调味酱汁, 泡菜酱
vt.1.欣赏, 享受, 爱好
A cat relishes fish.
猫喜欢吃鱼。
2. 享受；从…获得乐趣；渴望；喜欢
Embrace
2.(大量的)享受; 快乐
I have no relish for pop music.
我对流行音乐不感兴趣。
3.调味酱汁, 泡菜酱
vt.1.欣赏, 享受, 爱好
A cat relishes fish.
猫喜欢吃鱼。
2. 享受；从…获得乐趣；渴望；喜欢
Embrace
vt. & vi.1.拥抱，抱
The young lovers embraced.
年轻的情侣拥抱着。
He embraced his parents.
他拥抱了双亲。
vt.1.包括; 包含
This course of study embraces every aspect of the subject.
本课程涉及这门学科的每个方面。
2.接受
She embraced my offer to go to the hospital.
她接受了我的建议去看医生。
The young lovers embraced.
年轻的情侣拥抱着。
He embraced his parents.
他拥抱了双亲。
vt.1.包括; 包含
This course of study embraces every aspect of the subject.
本课程涉及这门学科的每个方面。
2.接受
She embraced my offer to go to the hospital.
她接受了我的建议去看医生。
