These Inspirational Quotes Show Just How Awesome It Is to Be Single

Sure, there are many pithy sayings, sonnets, speeches and monologues dedicated to celebrating true love. There are fewer, though, about the joys of being single.

But that doesn't mean they aren't out there. There are plenty who extol the virtues of living life on your own terms, including bold-face names like Coco Chanel, Serena Williams and Nora Ephron. These are the ones who understand that being alone isn't the same as being lonely, that being by yourself is better than partnering up with the wrong person and that sometimes you are your own best company (to say nothing of the time and ability to nurture other supportive relationships, like family and friends, that have nothing to do with romance).

These are the best quotes about being happily single that shout the benefits of choosing yourself from the rooftops. Use these inspirational notes and sayings about self-love as Instagram captions on Valentine's Day, write them on your Galentine's Day cards, text them to other "self-partnered" friends or write them in your journal for the next time you might have doubts about the single lifestyle. Because, as the experts here say, the longest relationship you'll ever have is the one with yourself — so make sure you know how awesome you are, independent of anyone else.