Top five best and worst parts of being single

Every Monday, Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie do the Monday Mailbag, where they go through their mailbag, [email protected], looking to help a listener in need.

With the help of Jacaranda FM listeners, the team will do their best to assist the person in need.

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The Drive with Rob and Roz listener Karin recently shared her predicament, looking for help.

Read here:

Hi Rob and Roz,

I recently went through a breakup, and with the holiday season on the horizon, it’s making me really nervous. Going through this time of year alone really sucks. Seeing friends and family who are all going to ask what happened. Surely there has to be something good about being single, or am I delusional?

Karin

To help Karin, Rob and Roz asked other listeners to share what they think is the best about being single and one thing they think is the worst part about being single.

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Based on these answers, we compiled our list of the top five best and worst parts of being single.

Here are the top five best and worst parts of being single:

Pros  

1. You don't have anyone you have to report to about things bought or where you've or deciding what to do.
2. Not having to argue with anyone about what to watch on TV.
3. Having all your money for yourself. 
4. You don't lose any argument.
5. Having the whole cake for yourself.

Cons 

1. You might not have someone to share certain things with.
2. You don't have a regular person to cuddle and watch movies with.
3. You are less likely to have plans, especially if your friends are in relationships.
4. You always have to cook for yourself.
5. Having the whole cake for yourself. 

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