♥Purposes♥

For the purposes of this article, a "significant other" is defined as someone with whom you are in an ongoing romantic relationship.

Be happy with yourself. This is the most important step. Take up a hobby, such as exercise, reading, or meditation, that makes you feel good and takes up a lot of time. Focus on improving yourself and being happy by yourself.

Construct a large group of friends. They need not be close, but you should have plenty of people whom you are comfortable talking to or going places with on a casual basis. Be friendly to people in places you frequent, so that you have several places that can feel like home if the empty apartment or house starts to bother you.
Find work you love or learn to love your work. Focus on your work to feel fulfilled and increase your group of casual friends. Make sure to focus on doing a great job rather than getting the next promotion--promotions are rare enough that you could quickly become frustrated if that was your only goal.
Do not ignore your need for physical gratification. Most adult stores will stock several supplies to soothe those needs. You will find that, with a little exploration and time, you can satisfy yourself faster and more thoroughly without a partner.
If friends express concern over your single status or want to set you up on a date, explain calmly and confidently that you are happier by yourself. Understand that you are in the minority in this and that not everyone will understand.


If you do find someone that you are interested in, don't hesitate to ask them out just because you had planned on living without a significant other. You can always make exceptions.
Take care of yourself before doing anything else.
If you find yourself in need of enjoying physical pleasure with a partner, choose someone you are comfortable with but not interested in. Make sure they know that you are not interested in a relationship, and that they feel the same wa

Examine yourself. Do you not want to be in a relationship because your last one scarred you? Do you need time to get over something else? Don't live in the past.
Don't be in a relationship just to not be alone. Don't be alone simply because of past experiences. Happiness starts from within.
Avoid drugs or excessive drinking. Either could lead you to send the wrong signals to an interested partner or even lead you to do something you'll regret.