Ten great things about being single

1) Having the double bed all to yourself
Being able to lie in the middle of the bed - starfish like. No more wrestling with the covers or having to excuse your snoring.

2) Snuggling in with the kids
The kids can join you under the covers without the fear that it might, ultimately, ruin your sex life when they get too used to sleeping in mum and dad's bed.

3) No more guilt
You can take the kids to McDonald's when you're too tired to cook without the guilt trip afterwards.

4) Being hairy
No more endless shaving, plucking and waxing because no one will notice.

5) Allowing yourself to be less than perfect
Being able to spend all day in your jammies if need be and not having to hurriedly get dressed and make yourself up for him coming home just to look like the gorgeous woman he first fell for.

6) Letting things slide
Being able to leave the dishes all week if you feel like it with no one to point out that you're slacking.

7) Less washing
No more skid-marked and dribbled on boxers, dozens of tops that look the same and socks that you will never be able to pair again.

8) The toilet seat is always down
An old cliche but, logistically, quite a benefit.

9) A good night's sleep
No more worrying about whether he's going to come home in one piece after a night out with the lads.

10) Minus the invasive mother-in-law
Ah yes, no explanation needed!