12. How to Be Happy Being Single (Even If You Want a Partner)

In this episode of the Nuance Needed podcast, Amanda White, LPC and Sam Dalton, LCSW delve into the complexities of being single in today's society. We discuss the cultural shift towards women choosing to remain single, the empowerment that comes with financial independence, and the challenges of navigating relationships while maintaining personal ambition.

As some may know, Sam has been single for a long time, while Amanda is married, so this conversation is a really great balance of sharing Sam's best tips on how to enjoy your life being single (even if you want a partner), while also sharing with Amanda what she wishes her partnered friends knew. Our conversation highlights the importance of self-discovery, finding fulfillment in one's own life, and embracing vulnerability.

We touch on societal expectations and the loneliness that can accompany being single, ultimately encouraging listeners to focus on their own desires and aspirations. We also discuss the complexities of navigating different seasons of life, the importance of embracing the present moment, and the challenges of loneliness and societal pressures. They discuss how to build a fulfilling life, maintain friendships through changes, and the reality of negative emotions that persist regardless of life circumstances. As always, we embrace this topic with a whole lot of nuance and really think this episode will benefit whether you are single or partnered!