This document discusses different perspectives on being single. It begins by defining what it means to be single, such as being unmarried, divorced, or widowed. It notes that perceptions of single people often view them negatively as being selfish. However, from a psychological perspective, truly selfish people exhibit qualities like generosity and consideration for others. The document argues that many single people are not accurately described as selfish. It notes that being single allows for independence and freedom without responsibility for a partner's happiness. Finally, it discusses that relationships require work in aligning on values, goals, children, backgrounds and more. The overall message is that being single should not have a negative connotation and provides benefits of independence.