Being single isn’t a waiting period, and it’s definitely not a sad, lonely phase like some people make it out to be.
It’s a time to focus on yourself, do whatever makes you happy, and enjoy life on your own terms.
No awkward couple compromises, no checking in with anyone—just pure, unapologetic freedom. Sounds pretty great, right?
This list of quotes is here to remind you that being single is something to celebrate, not stress over.
Some will make you laugh, some will make you think, and all of them will remind you that your happiness isn’t tied to a relationship status.
100 Quotes About Being Single
1. “Being single isn’t lonely, it’s freedom.”
2. “You don’t need a relationship to be happy—happiness starts with you.”
3. “Single life means doing what you want, when you want, with no explanations needed.”
4. “Being single is better than being in a bad relationship.”
5. “Enjoy your own company—it’s the one relationship that lasts forever.”
6. “Being single isn’t a waiting room for love, it’s a time to grow, explore, and enjoy life.”
7. “You’re not ‘alone’—you’re just independent.”
8. “Your relationship status doesn’t define your worth.”
9. “Being single is the perfect time to focus on yourself and your dreams.”
10. “You don’t need someone else to complete you—you are already whole.”
11. “A good relationship is great, but peace and happiness as a single person is even better.”
12. “Being single means no compromises—just living life on your own terms.”
13. “Love will come when it’s right. In the meantime, enjoy your freedom.”
14. “It’s better to be single and happy than in a relationship and miserable.”
15. “Being single isn’t a punishment—it’s an opportunity.”
16. “Your value isn’t measured by who wants to date you.”
17. “Relationships should add to your life, not become your whole life.”
18. “Being single isn’t about what you lack, but about everything you have to offer.”
19. “Use your single years to build a life you love, not just wait for someone to join it.”
20. “Loving yourself is the best relationship you’ll ever have.”
21. “Single is not a status. It is a word that describes a person who is strong enough to live and enjoy life without depending on others.” – Unknown
22. “I love being single. I can come and go as I please and stay out as late as I want to.” – Eric Dickerson
23. “Being single means you get to rewrite your own story without compromises.”
24. “There’s nothing wrong with being single, it gives you time to find yourself.” – Justin Timberlake
25. “Single isn’t sad. It’s a choice to refuse anything that doesn’t respect or appreciate you.”
26. “If you are single, focus on being a better you instead of looking for someone better than your ex. A better you will attract a better next.” – Unknown
27. “You don’t have to be in a relationship to feel loved. Love starts with you.”
28. “I’m not single. I’m in a long-term relationship with freedom.”
29. “The best part of being single is that you don’t have to answer to anyone but yourself.”
30. “If you can’t be happy being single, you won’t be happy in a relationship. Happiness comes from within, not from another person.”
31. “Single life teaches you how to be strong, independent, and confident in yourself.”
32. “Don’t rush into a relationship. Work on yourself, love yourself, and the right person will come at the right time.”
33. “Being single doesn’t mean no one wants you. It means you know your worth and are waiting for what you deserve.”
34. “The best relationship you’ll ever have is the one you build with yourself.”
35. “Too many people are looking for the right person instead of trying to be the right person.” – Gloria Steinem
36. “Being single allows you to create your own happiness instead of relying on someone else for it.”
37. “Some people think being single means you’re lonely, but I see it as a time to be free and fully yourself.”
38. “If you make friends with yourself, you will never be alone.” – Maxwell Maltz
39. “Being single is smarter than being in the wrong relationship.”
40. “Being single is about celebrating and appreciating your own space that you’re in.” – Kelly Rowland
41. “A relationship should add to your life, not be the only thing in it.”
42. “Love yourself first, and everything else will fall into place.” – Lucille Ball
43. “A happy single life is better than a miserable relationship.”
44. “If you don’t need someone, you’re in the perfect place to be with the right person.”
45. “You deserve a love that feels like freedom, not like a cage.”
46. “Stop looking for a partner and start looking for peace. The right person will fit into your peace, not disrupt it.”
47. “Your worth is not measured by your relationship status, but by how you treat yourself and others.”
48. “It’s better to be alone and thriving than together and struggling.”
49. “A person should only enter a relationship because they want to, not because they feel they have to.”
50. “The right person will never feel like hard work.”
51. “Your value doesn’t decrease just because someone doesn’t see it.”
52. “Being single isn’t a punishment—it’s an opportunity to live on your own terms.”
53. “When you truly enjoy your own company, you stop settling for anything less than what you deserve.”
54. “Single and happy is always better than taken and miserable.”
55. “Being single gives you the time to be yourself, instead of trying to fit into someone else’s world.”
56. “Love should never come at the cost of your peace.”
57. “You can’t truly love someone else until you’ve learned to love yourself first.”
58. “Single doesn’t mean ‘waiting.’ It means ‘living.’”
59. “The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself.” – Steve Maraboli
60. “You are already whole. A relationship should complement you, not complete you.”
61. “Being single is getting over the illusion that there is somebody out there to complete you.” – Omkar Phatak
62. “Single doesn’t mean lonely. It means you’re strong enough to wait for what you deserve.”
63. “You don’t need to be in a relationship to be loved. Love starts with how you treat yourself.”
64. “I never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude.” – Henry David Thoreau
65. “Being single is an opportunity to live life on your own terms.”
66. “Sometimes, being alone is the best way to recharge and discover who you really are.”
67. “It is not love that should be depicted as blind, but self-love.” – Voltaire
68. “You can be happy single or miserable in a relationship. The choice is yours.”
69. “You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.” – Maya Angelou
70. “Being single means learning how to love yourself before you love someone else.”
71. “You don’t need someone to complete you. You need someone to accept you completely.”
72. “Singleness isn’t an absence of options, it’s a choice.” – Mandy Hale
73. “If you can’t enjoy your own company, why should anyone else?”
74. “Being single is proof that you’re taking your time to find what truly makes you happy.”
75. “The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.” – Michel de Montaigne
76. “A single journey can be just as beautiful as a shared one.”
77. “People would rather be unhappy with someone than be happily single. That’s the problem.” – Tracy McMillan
78. “Single isn’t a status. It’s a lifestyle of self-love and self-improvement.”
79. “The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” – Bertrand Russell
80. “A healthy single life is better than a toxic relationship.”
81. “Why settle for crumbs when you deserve the whole cake?”
82. “Single is not a lack of options—it’s a choice to refuse to be taken for granted.” – Unknown
83. “A good relationship with yourself sets the foundation for every other relationship.”
84. “Too many people rush into relationships instead of focusing on their personal happiness.”
85. “There’s something so empowering about being comfortable with being alone.”
86. “If you’re single, use this time to grow, to learn, and to build the best version of yourself.”
87. “I like being single. I’m always there when I need me.” – Art Leo
88. “You can’t pour from an empty cup—being single allows you to fill yours first.”
89. “Don’t let society rush you into a relationship just because they think being single is wrong.”
90. “An amazing relationship with yourself is worth more than a mediocre one with someone else.”
91. “If you’re happy single, you’ll be even happier in the right relationship.”
92. “Love yourself first, because that’s who you’ll be spending the rest of your life with.”
93. “Not everyone you lose is a loss.”
94. “The right person will never require you to abandon yourself to be loved.”
95. “Being single means setting your own standards and refusing to settle for less.”
96. “There’s no deadline for love. The best things come when you’re ready, not when you’re rushed.”
97. “Never be so desperate for love that you accept less than you deserve.”
98. “Being single is an opportunity to live life unapologetically.”
99. “Work on yourself so much that when the right person comes along, you’re already whole.”
100. “The best kind of love is the one that starts with yourself.”
