More people live alone today than they did in the past. Do you think that this is a positive or a negative development ? Give your opinion and relevant examples.

In today's modern society, there are an increasing number of people across the world choosing to live alone compared to even just one generation ago. As a woman, I warmly welcome

this

development and I will discuss my reasons in

this

essay. Even just a generation ago, women were expected to remain in their parental homes until they married, eliminating the chance for them to have total confidence in their abilities to solve any problem that faced them.

This

includes valuable and often overlooked life skills

such

as being able to repair any household-related

issue

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issues

such

as changing a

lightbulb

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light bulb

, budgeting personal expenses and other similar tasks. The ability to do these things instills a deep-rooted belief in oneself even if seems trivial, and self-confidence can greatly improve success in all areas of our lives. Aside from greater self-confidence, living on our own

also

gives us more control over more personal aspects of our lives which leads to greater happiness. One example of

this

is the interior decor of our dwelling. When we are the only resident of our abode, we can choose to decorate it in a way that completely reflects our needs and personalities, creating a haven when we arrive home. Being able to have a space that fully caters to us instills feelings of peace and security, which leads to greater contentment in our lives,

thus

allowing for moments of joy. To conclude, living by ourselves can offer freedoms and joy not found in sharing a residence. It is primarily due to the reasons given above that I choose to live alone.