Summary

The article discusses the growing trend of living alone, highlighting both its benefits and challenges, and suggests it is a preferred lifestyle choice for many.

Abstract

The article "Living Alone is the New Way to Live" presents a positive perspective on solo living, a trend that is increasing worldwide. It addresses common questions and misconceptions about living alone, emphasizing that it is a choice that brings numerous benefits, such as personal freedom, a judgement-free environment, and the ability to build wealth. The author, Marla J. Albertie, cites data from sources like the Wall Street Journal and Our World in Data to support the claim that living alone is not only common but also associated with higher status and wealth accumulation, partly due to the gig economy. While acknowledging disadvantages such as the need for self-reliance in times of illness and the importance of neighborly connections, the article concludes that many find great satisfaction in the peace and autonomy of solo living.

Opinions

The author challenges the societal curiosity about living alone, questioning why it is often a topic of concern for others.
Living alone is distinguished from loneliness; it is seen as a deliberate action rather than an emotional state.
The article suggests that living alone can be a strategic choice for wealth building and personal growth, particularly in the context of the gig economy.
Benefits of solo living include the freedom to live without judgement, the peace of having one's own space, and the ability to create a personal sanctuary.
The author recommends practical considerations for safety, such as knowing one's neighbors and installing an alarm system, acknowledging the potential risks of living alone.
Despite the challenges, the overall opinion is that living alone is a fulfilling lifestyle that many embrace wholeheartedly, as evidenced by personal anecdotes and data.

Living Alone is the New Way to Live

And people are loving life

“Do you live alone?”

Why is this a popular question to ask someone? I understand if you are getting to know them for dating purposes, then it makes sense. Who wants to date someone with a house full of damn people, I digress.

If it is not this question, it is the question of “Why are you single?” Again, I digress.

Being single is not a disease

You have to be single before you are in a relationship, duh!

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I don’t understand why “living alone” is such a hot topic, even better I am not sure why people care. If the person who is living alone doesn’t seem to mind, why is this a concern for the rest of the world?

According to the Wall Street Journal, an estimated 35.7 million people live alone and the numbers are rising across the world according to an article by Our World in Data. After reading these numbers, I understand why living alone is a hot topic.

Living Alone

Living alone, or should we say in solitude, is not the same as being lonely.

Loneliness is a feeling or thought, where living alone is an action. A person can be lonely with a house full of people, at a concert, or in a grocery store. A person chooses to live alone-depending on the circumstance-as they please.

If a person wants live with someone they have many options such as house hacking (a real-estate method of making money by having a someone rent out rooms in their home) or they can have a roommate, notice these are choices.

According to Our World in Data, living alone has been growing because of status and wealth building due to the gig economy and people having higher job demands, therefore living alone is easier for some people to create more wealth. Go figure.

Benefits

The Huffington Post wrote a great article of 61 benefits of living alone, and I have to agree with many of them.

Living alone allows for a judgement free zone. When you get off, who wants to come home to a messy house made by someone else? It is better to come home to a house that is messy knowing you left it a mess.

Living alone allows for freedom to use the bathroom in peace and not worry about how bad it may smell. The best part about living alone is peace. A person can create their sanctuary in the manner they please without the opinions of anyone. People love that the fact that everything in their home is theirs.

There is a special feeling about owning your own shit and calling it yours.

Disadvantages

Living alone has disadvantages.

It is good to know your neighbors, at least be on speaking terms, because you never know when you may need them. Also, being sick and living alone don’t mesh too well together. However, you can call a family member or friend when needed. It is also a great idea to make sure someone, whether a friend or family member, has a key to your home.

Lastly, the world is a crazy place, so I recommend having an alarm. The disadvantage to having an alarm is they can be expensive to install and there is a monthly service fee, however your life should not have a price on it.

Conclusion

I know many people who live alone and they love life. They own their home or happily rent and enjoy the peace it brings. Data cannot lie either, apparently living alone leads to riches and it is the new way of life.

If the opportunity arises, try it, you may like it.

Marla J. Albertie, Life-Harmonizing Strategist and Coach, Founder of Creating Your Career, Medium Publication, is a Certified Life Coach and Author. She blogs at www.theworkingwoman.co and owns of the Truth Speaks Group, LLC, a multi-media coaching company dedicated to creating solutions for integrating work and life to create harmony. Marla loves to read, is a concert and comedy show junkie, and a cruiser for life. Follow Marla on Twitter @tspeakscoaching and IG @Tspeaksgroup

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