Why’s It So Hard to Believe You Can Be Happy Being Single?

  Being single is fine when you’re young, but what happens when you reach the age of 30 without a partner? Well, it’s then that the situation gets rather complicated because, for many people, it’s hard to believe that being single can be enjoyed. After all, we all grew up with the idea of living happily ever after with a partner. However, if you believe that romantic love always makes you happier, you’re denying yourself other forms of well-being. Neuroscience demonstrates that areas in the brain related to pleasure and reward are more active when we’re in the company of…