We’re all aware of the well-known benefits of living the single life: Full control of the remote control, more closet space, clothes in the hamper instead of on the floor (or vice versa)… Rarely discussed are the often-overlooked pleasures of going solo. In light of the new statistics showing more and more women jumping (OK, maybe not jumping but just finding themselves seated) on the single bandwagon, below are 10 great things about being single.

Before we get too happy with ourselves, though, I’ve also included 10 bummers (to ensure the human population continues reproducing).

Top 10 Bonuses for Being Single

1. Great sleep. Throw away those lacy, itchy, frilly, barely-there and barely-on nighties, and instead, go for a night of delicious slumber in soft, cozy and warm flannel pajamas and holey tube socks. Snuggling up to another body is nice, but so is 100% cotton — and having all the pillows and covers to yourself.

10 Best Things About Being Single