The reasons to be in a relationship are obvious. You never really have to make plans because you always have a date. You can stop working out and grooming because you have the girl in the bag. Then there’s the ready supply of sex and oral stimulation. But, there are also some great reasons that single life rocks. Here are some things to think about before you commit to the relationship lifestyle.

Bad habits. Do you enjoy leaving the toilet as god intended it – in the erect position? Are dishes and clothes thrown about the floor like the aftermath of hurricane lazy. Prepare to give up the goods. If you’re dating a girl you have to clean up before she comes over. So, rather than spending time watching highlights from the game or improving your score in Final Fantasy III, you might have to break out the Swiffer Sweeper and toilet scrubber. Then, if you move in together, things get worse. You can’t just sweep shit under the rug and into the closet anymore. . .she’ll likely find it and ream you. If you get lucky, you might find a girl who will be nice and help you out with the dishes. More likely, you’ll find a girl that will just nag you constantly about what a slob you are. Nag. Nag. Nag. Are you having horrible flashbacks of your childhood? If not, think Estelle (George’s mother from Seinfeld).

Enjoy your freedom? Independence is often the first thing to go in a relationship. No longer can you go where you want, when you want and how you want. You have to explain where you’re going and often have to drag your girl along with you. But first, you have to wait until she takes a shower, does her makeup and decides what to wear. By the time you get to the pub, the game is over and the mozzarella sticks are all soggy. Worst of all, many men have to say goodbye to strip clubs, poker nights and other typical guy routines.

Hello drama! While guys resolve problems easily and let most stuff roll off their back, women live for drama. If things are going well in your relationship, she will think something must be wrong, start questioning everything and find a reason to start trouble. But, if she can’t incite drama with you, there will probably be some form of drama going on at work or with her friends that she will want to tell you allllll about. Put your Game Boy down and your listening ears on guys!

Goodbye wad! If you work hard to make your money, then perhaps you would like to enjoy keeping it as well. Women are expensive creatures. Sure, maybe they eat less. But they won’t want the beer and pizza you live on, they will want fine dining and many glasses of pricey wine. Plus, they will want flowers, chocolates, lingerie, trips around town and other presents. Then, if you move in together, she will start giving her input on your personal purchases. Do you know how expensive the “wedding of her dreams” will be? Not to mention the two rings she will get to keep in the divorce? Soon, she will have full control over every paycheck and you’ll wonder, where oh where has my manhood gone?

For more reasons to stay single:
1. Are you better off single? by Dawn Yanek

2. 8 Reasons For Staying Single