8 Reasons It Doesn't Suck To Be Single For The Holidays

Stop crying into your eggnog. YULE BE ALRIGHT.

1. You Can Skip Those Awkward Christmas Parties

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You don't have to go to your significant other's family gatherings, office parties, or friend's friend's parties!

2. You Don't Have To Invite Your (Not-So) Significant Other to Holiday Parties

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Maybe you just started dating, maybe you still don't know if you're "hanging out" or "dating," but the holidays can put a lot of pressure on relationships and non-relationships alike.

3. You Can Meet Someone New (or lots of new someones)

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There's lots of booze, everyone is feeling jolly, what better time to meet someone new?

4. Or You Could Finally Make A Move on Your Crush

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And if it backfires, at least you probably won't have to see them until next year!

5. You Can Get a Jump Start on Those New Years Resolutions

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Do you have someone saved in your phone as "Do Not Answer"? Instead of swearing off the bad behavior starting January 1, start now. Do Not Answer those calls/texts/snapchats, and Do Not Initiate those calls/texts/snapchats. 2015 will thank you.

6. You Can Do The Holidays YOUR Way

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Whether you want to listen to Maria Carey's Christmas album on repeat or watch Love Actually every night, you can do whatever your single heart desires!

7. You Can Finish The Year Strong!

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Were there things you wanted to do in 2014 and didn't get around to? You still have time, don't let it wait until 2015 if you can get it done in 2014!

8. Or give yourself a break.

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Last year I declared December 21st-31st: 10 Days of No New Boy Drama. It was awesome! The holidays can be a nice time to take a break, from whatever you might need a break from!

And check out the dating experiment blog Post Modern Matchmaker!