Why I'm Glad I'm On My Own

Some things, on the other hand, are best done ALONE.

Although there are a lot of activities I do miss doing with Dodong, I'm super blessed to have more time to do things that I enjoy on my own. Aminin! I'm sure you also have stuff to do that your partner doesn't exactly enjoy 100%. For me, these included:

1. I have more time to savor in more sophisticated (and expensive!) food. Dodong found it a waste to spend so much on food which was served in such miniscule amounts. Hehehe. It was Quantity over Quality for Dodong versus Quality over Quantity for me.
2. I have more time to indulge in artistic endeavors (I know feeling artistic…). While Dodong enjoyed his Basketball (and cable TV), I had some artsy fartsy stuff going on like taking photos, watching movies and plays and more.
3. I have more time to learn things I've always wanted to learn in "school". While Dodong thought it was a tad bit waste of money, I believe it's an investment in my personal growth.

Why I do believe in the value of alone time when there's so much to being a two-some??? Here's why after the jump…

Celebrate your individuality

I recognize the difference in personalities, like and dislikes between myself and Dodong. And I celebrate this! It's my uniqueness that made Dodong fall in love with me in the first place. So why drown myself in his personality / life?

I celebrate my love for gourmet food! I celebrate my love for the arts! I celebrate my love for learning! It's great to be me

Nurture your personal growth

Because I recognize and celebrate this difference, I make sure that I continue to grow. I don't lose out on the activities that I enjoyed when I was single (and not in a relationship just yet). I know I come out a better person when I get to expand my gastronomic horizons, explore my artistic capabilities and educate myself with the ever changing ways of the world.

Build your own life

Because I believe my life doesn't depend on his life at the same time, his life doesn't entirely depend on mine anyway. I've got my own thing going on which I believe is worth devoting some precious time and effort to. Aside from Dodong, I've got my career, my family and friends too!

Don't you deserve to be given the best by your own self now that your on your own?

Love the distance,

Inday I. Nagintay