Article from Lavalife

I found some of this interesting. I can understand most of the suggestions that are in it but I know some people that won't get the logic behind some (like being friends with an ex) but whatever. Let me know what you think. Cheers!



7 Things Every Single Should Do
By Sarah Fielding

Single life shouldn't deprive you of pleasures such as fine dining, exotic travel or fancy jewelry - things often associated with couples. In fact, a little indulgence helps broadcast the message that you're happening. So get cracking with our handy list.

1. Dine at a Top Restaurant -- Alone
Why? Why should couples be the only ones who can lavish themselves with good food, fine wines and be served by seriously swish wait staff?
Your Just Desserts: Eat out at the best restaurant in town, ordering whatever takes your fancy from the menu -- and to hell with the expense. Ask the sommelier to recommend a bottle of your favorite wine style. Dining alone is a skill that requires supreme confidence, so feel free invite another single friend to join you while you live it up.
The Upside: Knowing who'll foot the bill -- and that the only person you'll have to sleep with after a meal this expensive is you.

2. Buy Yourself a Great Piece of Jewelry
Why? Because waiting for Mr. or Ms. Right to shower you with gifts is soooo last century.
Be Your Own Sugar Daddy: If there's an object you desire -- a Tiffany pendant or designer cufflinks, say -- set up a savings plan so you can buy yourself that coveted trinket. Better still, buy your chosen charm as a reward for reaching another personal goal, such as getting a well-earned promotion at work.
The Upside: Knowing that you earned it and paid for it yourself provides a sense of self-satisfaction that's hard to match.

3. Leave a Job You Hate
Why? According to a 2005 Australian survey, 56 per cent of workers are unhappy with their jobs. Figures are comparable in North America.
Hit the Road, Jack: We all know that a bad work situation can create stress and tension that has a way of seeping into all other areas of our lives. Starting a new job or even a new career brings with it a sense of excitement and purpose that can invigorate the rest of your life. Isn't it time you reviewed your career options and planned your escape?
The Upside: The sense of power that comes with telling your slave-driver boss (in the nicest possible terms) to take their crummy job and shove it is a feeling that every underpaid and over-worked employee should experience at least once in their life.

4. Travel Solo
Why? Don't compromise your travel style and sightseeing agenda to suit someone else. Set out on your own for an unforgettable travel experience.
See the World Solo: When it comes to solo travel, start small. A weekend escape -- be it B&B or five-star resort -- will leave you feeling refreshed and recharged. Sitting by the pool playing the incognito movie star card gives you plenty of time for self-reflection -- and the opportunity to plan your next fabulous getaway.
The Upside? No negotiation over destination required. Plus, you won't have to share your miniature shampoo booty with anyone, and you'll know who scoffed all the Pringles from the mini-bar.

5. Be Friends with an Ex
Why? Good friends are hard to find. And the best ones are worth hanging on to -- even if they have seen you with no clothes on.
On Friendly Terms: A milestone in maturity, the ability to remain on friendly terms with someone who was once a lover takes tact, patience and diplomacy.
The Upside: Having at least one ex that you're still friends with lets the world know you're not bitter, twisted or obsessive. Rather it shows that you recognize that a quality friendship was at the heart of your lost romance, and that this is something worth preserving.

6. Do the Wild Thing
Why? Countless studies suggest that an active sex life does wonders for our mental and physical well-being, boosting endorphin levels, underlining self-confidence and just generally making us feel better.
Get your Rocks Off: I'm not suggesting you fling you morals aside with all the enthusiasm of a stripper in full flight. I'm merely suggesting that if there's a particular itch that you'd like to scratch, use the opportunity of singledom to give it a go.
The Upside: Nothing puts a spring in your step quite like achieving a sexual milestone.

7. Have a Lost Weekend
Why? Because if you don't have at least one incriminating story of excess that the grandkids should never hear about, you'll probably live to regret it.
Get Lost: Stay out all night dancing on tables and doing tequila body shots with your best friend. Loose yourself in a Czech beer hall drinking 'til dawn with two Hebrew-speaking Mexicans. It doesn't matter with whom, it doesn't matter where; just do it before you settle down.
The Upside? You'll learn about your alcohol tolerance, you'll learn about your self-control and, when you awaken after your lost weekend, you'll understand the true meaning of pain.

This list is by no means definitive; it's intended to inspire you to create your own list of things to aspire to, goals to reach and experiences to try at least once in your lifetime.

Setting -- and reaching -- these targets will show you that taking a few risks and stepping out of your comfort zone really does helps you bloom and grow into a fabulous, well-balanced and accomplished individual. Get cracking!