10. Recognition as an intelligent being

As much as we'd all like to think that the world has progressed to a point where women are real people with brains and everything, there are a lot of times when that seems to be a big fat delusion. At the hardware store for example, when I go with a male companion, the sales associates addresses him first. Even when it is made obvious that I am the one looking for something, many comments are directed at my compatriot instead of me. Granted, this isn't always the case but it happens far more often than I appreciate. When I can tackle the store on my own, the interactions tend to be far more favourable. And so, reason number 10 to enjoy being single is being recognized as a human being who is capable of understanding and undertaking projects typically completed men.