As long as you’re happily married, you might feel like life is full of beautiful moments & shared experiences. But every now and then, there are little things from your single life that you miss. Even the happiest marriages have their quiet moments when you reflect on the days when decisions were made solo & there were fewer compromises.
Here are 13 little things that even happily married women might occasionally miss about being single.
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Spreading Out In Bed
Having the bed all to yourself brought you an exceptional sense of peace. You could sleep in whatever position felt right, take up as much space as you wanted, and not worry about someone else’s body heat or blanket-thief tendencies. (You held exclusive rights to your space because nobody dared to invade it.)
Solo Grocery Runs = Snack Heaven
Before sharing a shopping cart, you could wander through the aisles and toss in whatever snacks you were craving—chips, candy, frozen waffles—no explanations needed.
Not Sharing A Bathroom
It becomes a special luxury to have your own bathroom once you’ve experienced sharing one. There’s no competition for space, no using someone else’s toothpaste or hairspray, and definitely no worrying about whose towels are lying around.
Quiet Time, Just for You
When you were single, you could experience silence as a pleasant moment that didn’t need to be filled with chatter or activities. You could just sit with a book, sip your coffee, or play some music without having to talk or be “on” for anyone.
Flirting for Fun
When you were single, flirting was just harmless fun. A smile from a stranger or a flirty comment at the coffee shop gave you a little confidence boost—it didn’t mean anything serious, and that was the beauty of it.
Decorating Your Way
Your solo living space reflected your personal preferences since each piece of furniture & artwork was chosen based on your own taste without any need for compromise. You could go bold, quirky, or minimalist, without having to explain why you loved that bright pink rug or that weird abstract painting.
Spontaneous Plans, No Check-ins Needed
When you were single, you could just get up and go—no texts, no heads-up, no asking if someone else had plans. If you felt like grabbing dinner at the last minute or disappearing into a bookstore for hours, you just did it.
Complete Control Of The Remote
Back when watching TV was a personal event, you could pick whatever show or movie you felt like without worrying if your partner was into it. No compromises, no debates—just you, the remote, and your choice of mindless TV or a documentary you didn’t have to explain.
Singing at Full Volume
When you were single, singing in the shower or while cleaning felt like your own private concert. You could be totally off-key or blast the cheesiest playlist—no one was around to judge. (It was just you, your voice, & the joy of not caring how it sounded.)
Making Decisions Solo
When you were on your own, every decision was yours to make—booking a trip, switching up your wardrobe, even bringing home a pet. No long talks, no weighing in from someone else. (If you wanted something, you just went for it.)
The Closet Was All Yours
Your closet perfectly matched your style when you didn’t need to share it with anyone. The clothes, shoes & accessories you loved belonged exclusively to you. You didn’t have to share closet space with others’ jackets or shoes.
Keeping Your Weird Little Habits
Everyone’s got their quirks—eating cereal for dinner, dancing around the living room at midnight, or talking to yourself in the mirror. When you’re single, no one’s there to raise an eyebrow or ask why. Your weird little routines just became part of your day, and no one cared.
Missing Yourself Just A Little
Even in a happy marriage, it’s natural to miss the carefree, spontaneous version of yourself who didn’t have to think about anyone else’s needs or feelings. Sometimes, it’s nice to reflect on who you were before everything changed—and to appreciate how far you’ve come, even if you do miss a little bit of that freedom.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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