Being single can be a time of empowerment, growth, and self-discovery.
There is no shortage of wisdom and humor to capture the experience – whether you are enjoying your independence or navigating the ups and downs of single life.
For men and women alike, being single is not just a relationship status; It is a journey of personal freedom, self-love, and resilience.
We’ve curated a collection of uplifting quotes that celebrate the joys and challenges of being single, offering inspiration and comfort for those embracing this chapter of life.
Proud To Be Single Quotes
Being single is a powerful choice that can bring freedom and a deep sense of self-respect.
For those embracing the single life, there is often a strong sense of pride in knowing who you are, setting your own standards, and enjoying life on your terms.
Here some inspiring quotes that celebrate the independence and confidence of being proudly single:
- “I’m single, not sorry.”
- “Single by choice, fabulous by nature.”
- “I am single, self-sufficient, and strong.”
- “Proud to be single, because I know my worth.”
- “Being single is my choice, and I choose to be happy.”
- “I’m single because I refuse to change my standards for anyone.”
- “I like being single – I’m always there when I need me.” – Art Leo
- “I don’t need someone to complete me. I am complete by myself.”
- “I’m single because I want to be, and that’s all the explanation you need.”
- “Single is a word that best describes someone who is too awesome to settle.”
- “I was told I was dangerous. I asked why? They said ‘Because you don’t need anyone.’ That’s when I smiled.”
Inspirational Quotes About Being Single and Enjoying Life
- “Single is not a label; it’s a lifestyle.”
- “Single and ready to mingle… with life!”
- “Single people are free to live their best lives.”
- “Enjoying my single era until love is worth risking for.”
- “Single is an opportunity to live life on your own terms and not apologize for it.”
- “Enjoy being single. You never know how much fun it will be until you’re tied down.”
- “Being single is a time to learn about yourself, not a time to look for someone else to complete you.”
- “Single is not a status. It is a word that describes a person who is strong enough to enjoy life without needing a partner.”
- “Single is not a status. It’s a word that describes a person who is strong enough to live and enjoy life without depending on others.”
- “Being single used to mean that nobody wanted you. Now it means you’re pretty sexy and you’re taking your time deciding how you want your life to be and who you want to spend it with.” – Carrie Bradshaw
Better To Be Single Quotes
- “Better single than taken for granted.”
- “I’d rather be single than with someone who doesn’t see my worth.”
- “Being single is better than being in a relationship with the wrong person.”
- “The best thing about being single is you’re free to create the life you want.”
- “It’s better to be single with high standards than in a relationship that lowers them.”
- “The best thing about being single is knowing that you can make your own decisions.”
- “Some people are meant to be single because they shine brighter when they are alone.”
- “Being single is better than being in a relationship with someone who fills your heart with doubt.”
- “Sometimes, it’s better to be alone because no one can hurt you that way.” – Tinku Razoria
- “Being with no one is better than being with the wrong one. Sometimes those who fly solo have the strongest wings.“ – Nitya Prakash
Quotes about Being Single and Waiting for Right Person
- “The right one will find me when it’s time.” – Keri Hilson
- “I’m not single. I’m saving myself for someone who deserves me.”
- “Being single is about finding the right person, not just any person.”
- “I’m single because I’m waiting for something worth committing to.”
- “Don’t rush into love. Being single is the best way to figure out who you are and where you’re going.”
- “Being single doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you’re strong enough to wait for what you deserve.”
- “You deserve someone who is your equal in every way, and until you find that person, being single is the best option.”
- “Single doesn’t mean you’re waiting for someone. It means you’re enjoying your space until the right one comes along.”
- “Stay single until you meet someone who actually compliments your life in a way that makes it better. If not, it’s not worth it.”
- “As a self described idealistic I never consider myself as single. I like to say that I’m in between romances at the moment.” – Carl Henegan
Quotes about Being Single and Happy – Loving It!
Research findings show that adolescents born in 2001 to 2003 were more often single and more satisfied with being single than adolescents born a decade earlier,
with statistics revealed declining marriage rates and increased single parenting in many countries, while people are marrying later.
Here are some happily single quotes:
- “I celebrate myself, and sing myself.” – Walt Whitman
- “I love being single. It’s almost like being rich.” – Sue Grafton
- “Now I’m feeling how I should. Never knew single could feel this good.” – Jason Derulo
- “You don’t have to be part of a couple to be happy, you know.” – Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
- “I love being single. I can come and go as I please and stay out as late as I want to.” – Eric Dickerson
- ” “Happily Single” is recognizing that you don’t need or want to be rescued from your life by a handsome prince because your life is pretty awesome, as is.” – Mandy Hale
- “Happiness is found in doing your own thing.”
- “Single life is the best life when you’re loving yourself.”
- “Happiness is not dependent on your relationship status.”
- “Being single means being in charge of your own happiness.”
- “I’m happily single because I value myself enough not to settle.”
- “I love the person I’ve become because I fought to become her, and I did it alone.”
- “I found being single to be a gift in disguise because I fell in love with the person I am.”
- “Being single isn’t about waiting for the right one. It’s about living your life in a way that makes you happy.”
- “There’s something really cool about knowing that your happiness is coming from yourself and not someone else.”
Motivational Quotes for Single Mothers / Fathers / Parents
Single parents have higher levels of emotional hardship, due to responsibilities of managing everything alone, from finances to household chores, raising children, etc.
For examples, studies show 32% of single mothers experience moderate or severe psychological distress compared to 19% of married mothers, with negative factors include higher stress levels, depressive symptoms, and alcohol-related problems.
Here are some inspiring quotes that offer strength, motivation, and encouragement to single mums and single dads:
- “Don’t be afraid to walk alone, and don’t be afraid to like it.” – John Mayer
- “You always have to carry on. And you can, because you have to.” – Kate Winslet
- “It’s the only way of life I’ve known. I was raised by a single mom.” – Padma Lakshmi
- “Just because I am a single mother doesn’t mean I cannot be a success.” – Yvonne Kaloki
- “I am prouder of my years as a single mother than of any other part of my life.” – JK Rowling
- “Being a single parent is not a life full of struggles, but a journey for the strong.” – Meg Lowrey
- “I can’t tell you how much I respect all the single fathers out there doing it solo.” – Jennie Finch
- “As a single mum you’ll discover inner strengths and capabilities you never knew you had.” – Emma-Louise Smith
- “I’ve been single for a while and I have to say, it’s going very well. Like… it’s working out. I think I’m the one.” – Emily Heller
- “I don’t need a man to rectify my existence. The most profound relationship we’ll ever have is the one with ourselves.” – Shirley MacLaine
- “Because your child is your first priority, you’re more selective, so in order to let someone into that world, they have to be really special. ” – Helena Christensen
- “Too many women throw themselves into romance because they’re afraid of being single, then start making compromises and losing their identity.” – Julie Delpy
- “I have struggled with it. It’s not easy, but I have a great career and I have my daughter. So what I don’t have is not as important to me as what I do have.” – Padma Lakshmi
- “Single moms: You are a doctor, a teacher, a nurse, a maid, a cook, a referee, a heroine, a provider, a defender, a protector, a true superwoman. Wear your cape proudly.” – Mandy Hale
- “Just because my plan A didn’t work out didn’t mean plan B couldn’t be really kickass. In fact, who was to tell me that my life as a single mother couldn’t be completely wonderful.” – Emma Johnson
- “Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams. If you’re wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn’t love you anymore.” – Lady Gaga
- “Being a single parent made me stronger than ever before.”
- “Did you hear? Superheroes are real. They are called single moms.”
- “Being single is brave in a world where people settle for convenience.”
- “It’s hard being a single father, but even harder being a child without a father.”
- “There’s power in being single, especially when you realize you don’t need anyone to complete you.”
- “It takes a strong person to be a single father and take on two roles, you are amazing in your child’s eyes.”
- “I know it’s hard being a single parent, but I’d rather do it by myself than with someone who doesn’t want to.”
- “It takes a strong person to remain single in a world that is accustomed to settling with anything, just to say they have something.”
- “Shout out to the single father’s that have also taken the role of the mother. They don’t get appreciated enough for what they do.”
- “Being a single mother is twice the work, twice the stress, and twice the tears but also twice the hugs, twice the love, and twice the pride.”
Valentine’s Day Quotes About Being Single vs In a Relationship
- “I’d rather be single than in the wrong relationship.”
- “Being single doesn’t mean you know nothing about love.”
- “Sometimes being solo is wiser than being in a false relationship.”
- “It’s okay to be single because you don’t owe anyone your time or energy.”
- “I’m not single; I’m in a long-term relationship with adventure and freedom.”
- “I’d rather be single with high standards than in a relationship settling for less.”
- “You don’t need to be in a relationship to be complete. You are already whole.”
- “Being single isn’t a time to be looking for love; it’s a time to work on yourself.”
- “Single doesn’t always mean lonely, and relationship doesn’t always mean happy.”
- “You have to be whole to be in a relationship. Whole people attract whole people.”
- “A single person who is happy is in the best possible place to find the right relationship.”
- “I never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude.” – Henry David Thoreau
- “Being single doesn’t mean you’re missing out, it means you’re living life on your own terms.”
- “My alone feels so good, I’ll only have you if you’re sweeter than my solitude. ” – Warsan Shire
- “If you’re single, focus on being a better you instead of looking for someone better than your ex.”
- “The most profound relationship you can ever have is the one you have with yourself.” – Diane Von Furstenberg
Short Quotes About Being Single for Instagram Captions
- “Be single and focus on you.”
- “Single and focused on self-love.”
- “Single life is a journey of self-love.”
- “Single doesn’t mean broken, it means free.”
- “Single is a state of mind, and it’s a good one.”
- “Being single is a choice, and it’s not a bad one.”
- “I’m not single, I’m just romantically challenged.”
- “You’re not incomplete just because you’re single.”
- “Being single is proof that you’re patient and strong.”
- “It’s okay to be single. It’s okay to be a work in progress.”
- “Being single is the best way to keep your standards high.”
- “Your single status does not define you, your character does.”
- “Single life: Peace, independence, and the freedom to dream.”
- “Just because you’re single doesn’t mean you’re not fabulous.”
- “Being single doesn’t mean that something is wrong with you.”
Funny Single Quotes and Sayings
- “If I were a love song, I’d be a solo.”
- “I think my soulmate got lost in traffic.”
- “Why fall in love when you can fall asleep?”
- “Single and loving it… as long as there’s Wi-Fi.”
- “I’m single and dating… the idea of a relationship.”
- “Being single: less drama, less mess, and more pizza.”
- “I’m single by choice. Not my choice, but still a choice!”
- “I’m single because I’d rather buy a burrito than flowers.”
- “Why am I single? It’s simple: I don’t like sharing my food.”
- “My love life is like a movie… a horror movie with no plot.”
- “I’m single, but my Netflix watch history makes me feel taken.”
- “I’m so single, even my imaginary boyfriend broke up with me.”
- “I don’t need a relationship; my bed and snacks keep me warm.”
- “Single and ready to get nervous around anyone I find attractive.”
- “My ideal relationship is with my bed: no arguments, just warmth.”
- “Being single means fewer dishes to wash and less laundry to fold!”
- “Being single is all fun and games until your friends start getting married.”
- “Who needs a relationship when you can have an entire bed to yourself?”
- “I’m in a long-term relationship with myself. We’re very happy, thank you.”
- “They say love happens when you least expect it. Guess I’ll expect nothing!”
- “Being single means my fridge stays stocked and my laundry basket is empty!”
- “Single life: eating pasta for two, drinking wine for two, and avoiding dating apps.”
- “I’m not single; I’m just saving myself for someone who knows the importance of brunch.”
Sad Quotes and Phrases About Being Single
“The price of being single” study published in Personality and Individual Differences Journal shows that participants rated “lack of tenderness and love”, “lack of support”, “negative emotions,” and “not having someone to do things together” among the most important disadvantages of singlehood.
While research published by National Library of Medicine indicated that single individuals reported lower emotional well-being than partnered individuals.
These quotes reflect the sorrow and introspection that can accompany the single life, expressing the deep yearning many feel for companionship and connection.
- “Seeing couples together reminds me of what I’m missing.”
- “Sometimes, being single feels like life is missing a vital part.”
- “Sometimes I wonder if I’m single because I’m just hard to love.”
- “The hardest part of being single is the doubt that maybe it’s me.”
- “Some nights, the emptiness of being single feels overwhelming.”
- “Being single often feels like waiting for a bus that’s never coming.”
- “Some nights, being single feels like the loneliness will last forever.”
- “Sometimes, being single feels like a void that no one’s willing to fill.”
- “I’m single, but not by choice – by the choice of those who chose to leave.”
- “Every night I go to bed alone, hoping that one day, someone will be there.”
- “It’s hard being single when all you want is a place in someone else’s heart.”
- “Being single feels like standing still while everyone else moves on with life.”
- “Being single feels like you’re always searching for something you can’t find.”
- “Being single makes me wonder if my heart is simply too broken to be loved.”
- “Sometimes, I’m afraid I’ll be single forever, watching everyone else find love.”
- “Sometimes, I don’t know if I’m strong for being single or just unlucky in love.”
- “Being single is the silent heartbreak of always being on the outside looking in.”
- “I didn’t think being single could feel so empty until I felt how full love could be.”
- “Sometimes being single feels like no one’s willing to hold your hand in the dark.”
- “Being single is hard when you have so much love to give but no one to give it to.”
- “It hurts when you’re single because it feels like no one wants to hold your heart.”
- “Sometimes, being single feels like you’re incomplete, a half waiting for its whole.”
- “Some days, being single feels like the world’s way of telling you you’re not enough.”
- “One of the hardest things is watching happy couples when your heart feels so empty.”
- “Being single is hardest at night when all you want is someone to share the silence with.”
- “Being single can feel like a wound that keeps reopening every time I see a happy couple.”
- “The worst part of being single is watching everyone else find love while you’re still waiting.”
- “Sometimes, it feels like the world is moving on, and I’m left waiting for someone who’ll never come.”
Quotes about Being Single and Alone / Lonely
- “Celebrate your solo status.”
- “Just because I’m single doesn’t mean I’m lonely.”
- “Embrace being single; it’s a chance to be your best.”
- “Being single is a chance to be your own best friend.”
- “Being single means you can embrace your individuality.”
- “If you love yourself, being single isn’t lonely; it’s a luxury.”
- “Being single is a celebration of self-love and independence.”
- “Being single allows you the space to grow on your own terms.”
- “Single people know how to live with themselves and love themselves.”
- “I’m not single. I’m just alone with my thoughts and that’s a beautiful thing.”
- “Being single doesn’t make you weak; it means you know what you deserve.”
- “Being single gives you the time to grow, discover, and be exactly who you are.”
- “Being single is not the absence of options, it’s a choice to refuse settling for less.”
- “Being single is about celebrating and appreciating your own company and own space.”
- “I am single because I would rather be alone than be with a guy who makes me feel alone.”
- “Being single is an amazing opportunity to focus on yourself and work on the person you want to become.”
- “The best part about being single is that you have more time to focus on becoming the best version of yourself.”
- “The trouble is not that I am single and likely to stay single, but that I am lonely and likely to stay lonely.” – Charlotte Bronte
