Single & Satisfied

How I had ‘relationship sex’ while flying solo.

Photo by Alexander Grey

I was once one of those people who was chronically partnered.

I hopped from boyfriend to boyfriend. There was always another one lined up before the end of whatever current relationship I was in.

After a particularly tough breakup a few years ago, though, I decided to take a sabbatical from dating.

No partners, I decided. Not until I could stand on my own two feet. Not until I was sure that I wasn’t using a relationship to get love I couldn’t give myself.

I got a therapist, bought some books, and started journaling.

But, of course, there was a problem…

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Having Sex While Single

Photo by cottonbro

Which is harder: being single or being sexless?