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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
Step 1: Be self-sufficient 自給自足
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.
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.
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.
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.
Step 6: Work on your relationships 建立良好的關系網(wǎng)
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.
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self-sufficient
adj.1.自足的;極為自負的;傲慢的
These people have now become almost self-sufficient in grain crops.
這些人的糧食現(xiàn)在已經(jīng)差不多能自給了。
Relish
n.1.滋味, 美味; 樂趣
2.(大量的)享受; 快樂
I have no relish for pop music.
我對流行音樂不感興趣。
3.調味醬汁, 泡菜醬
vt.1.欣賞, 享受, 愛好
A cat relishes fish.
貓喜歡吃魚。
2. 享受;從…獲得樂趣;渴望;喜歡
Embrace
vt. & vi.1.擁抱,抱
The young lovers embraced.
年輕的情侶擁抱著。
He embraced his parents.
他擁抱了雙親。
vt.1.包括; 包含
This course of study embraces every aspect of the subject.
本課程涉及這門學科的每個方面。
2.接受
She embraced my offer to go to the hospital.
她接受了我的建議去看醫(yī)生。