"Allow this to be an opportunity to expand, grow, and embrace new things ... people see living alone as a right of passage," Appleton says. Before making this decision, you'll need to consider ...

Sometimes spending some time alone is all ... might be just what you need to relax. Doing it yourself gives you an opportunity to connect with yourself and learn new things about your body.

Grocery shopping when you live alone can be quite a hassle ... which means there’s no way to truly mess this up. These things are cheap, too, so grab a bag of chips and call it a lunch.