What we miss most about being single

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The single life: Is it something you yearn to put behind you or something you ache to get back? There's a saying that implies that it's human nature never to be quite satisfied with what you've got. But when it comes to being in a relationship, or not, where do you stand? We talked to 10 Canadian women about what they miss most about their lives as single gals.

Here's what they had to say:
"What I miss most about being single is not being able to pick up and go anywhere I want, any time I want. I'm a free-spirited person by nature and being married means that I have to consider another person's needs and wants, which isn't always conducive to spontaneity. I love my husband and I adore all of our travels together but sometimes I miss the fun and adventure I had as a crazy single girl who could hop on a plane and head off to the south of France at a moment's notice. Not that I did that all the time, but I loved the fact that I knew I could."
-- Tara Smith

"Generally I don't really miss being single, but there are some aspects that I do look back on fondly ... not feeling as guilty about the expensive shoes, only having to manage your own schedule and having clean clothes (as opposed to being dirty around the knees from sticky fingers). The one thing I miss the most, though, is having the bed to myself. That was huge and I never appreciated it until I had to share everything. All of these things seem minor though when you put it into perspective. I'm very lucky to have a husband who humours my whims and children who are delightful and healthy. So really, what's sharing the bed, in the grand scheme of things?"
-- Rachelle Lalonde

"The thing I miss the most about singlehood is being the sole master of my own life. The ability to go out when I wanted, with whom I wanted, and do what I wanted is a very precious thing that I never really fully appreciated until I didn't have it anymore. Being in a relationship has lots of terrific benefits, but the catch is that you have to consider someone else's feelings and needs along with your own. And most of the time, unless you really like conflict, you end up putting those feelings and needs ahead of your own."
-- Jaye Christenson

"What I miss most about being single is the freedom to just pick up and go on a whim, be it as simple as spontaneous plans for dinner with the girls after work or something bigger like a last-minute vacation. Everything requires more planning and coordinating when you're married and have another person's schedule to think about. Plus, it's just being considerate to let your partner know when you make plans. That said, as much as I miss those carefree days at times, I really wouldn't change a thing. Life with my husband may require more planning but it's also much richer because of him, too! It's a small sacrifice at the end of the day."
-- Sarah Rogers

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