Living alone is kind of scary especially in a place like Nigeria. It is not easy getting an apartment of your taste in a place like Lagos. As a single lady, the odds are against you. Society would tag her as loose and promiscuous even when she is a working-class lady earning a good salary and can afford such lifestyle. We can’t exclude that some men get intimidated when they know that a lady lives alone. However, living alone is an experience every woman should have at some time in their life before marriage. Here’s why:
1.Financial independence and responsibility
For those who have depended on your parents or people all your life, living alone will teach a thing or two about independence. By the time you start paying your bills, you learn to be humble and financial literate. You cut wastefulness and excessive spending. Then you realise that every penny counts and that you are responsible for all the choices you make.
2. Freedom to do what you want
Living alone comes with a lot of freedom which is limited when you are living with family or friends. There is nobody telling you what to wear, where to go, when to get home, when to cook, what to eat, how to dress, how to cook, when to wash, what channel to watch and the list goes on. You are in charge of your life, no one to make rules for you.
3. Your privacy counts
The privacy that comes with living alone is incomparable to none. As a result, you get to enjoy your own company and your space. The peace of mind it gives is worth more than all the money in this world.
4. Your ability to tackle challenges grows
Living alone is usually not without its own challenges but the truth is it will make you stronger. It will make you face your fears and also ask for help when needed. When you are living alone you can be scared especially at night. You may wake up several times at night to check if your door was locked which leaves me paranoid, but you eventually get used to it. It would make you fearless.
5.You discover who you really are
Living alone gives the lady a chance to fully know herself. This includes her purpose, personality and mission. Ther is nothing more exhilarating than a woman who knows herself and what she stands for. It will also help her learn about your likes, dislikes, your hobbies, your deal-breakers in a relationship, your life goals, and your vision, etc. It provides the opportunity to be productive with your life.