I qualify; in my life I have been single some 17 years. However, I will say it depends. My first 2 relationships were more draining than uplifting and I was glad to be single. In my last marriage some of the things you say (especially the bare-assed naked part - we both did) we were pretty much free to be ourselves. In such a relationship being single can be a step backward.

Damn I left out nut scratching. Obviously not a well thought out response by me.

Dropping my pants when I walk in the door and putting none back on until the last minute. And leaving the toilet seat up when I am having a beer or twelve. I am only going to be draining the system the seat and lid and damn granny's little doily thing will be just fine for a while.

I've been single too long......what's positive? No tbeing a neat freak

My independence. On weekends I can sleep until I want, watch what I want on TV, listen to whatever music I want without imposing or compromising with some one else.

Living alone I've lived with blokes or shared houses until around 6 or 7 years ago. Now I would never want to live with anyone again.
The best thing about not living with a partner is that the mystery remains.
I am absolutely over doing all the domestics for some dude!!

Not answering to anyone

All that has been mentioned here before me - except the nut scratching and milk drinking in any position.

Otherwise - it's the general peace. I find that being alone allows me to be more in touch with my creative side.
When I want company, I can always choose to mingle, or invite. But then later, I can be assured of quiet time to recoup, and savor my solitude and housemate creatures !

Ooh. Tough question. I'd have to say money, though. You know, I only have to spend money on myself. Since I'm a uni student, that's my main concern.

The complete lack of expectations. The only person I need to satisfy is myself. Which means my room can look like a tip and no one is allowed to care.

My favorite thing when I was single was shopping and test driving various models and years for just the right one. When I found her, my shopping days were over -- of course.

I do miss my late wife horribly sometimes, but since I now find myself single again, I like to get my Kerouac on: wake up, throw a bag in the car, and head west with no particular destination in mind. If I like a place along the "way," I stay for a while and get to know it a bit. If I don't, I keep moving. My wife's traveling style was completely different--everything, every minute of every day on a trip, had to be planned and mapped out. Mind you, her idiosyncracies notwithstanding, I'd kill to have her back, but since that's just a pointless "what if" rumination, I will continue to enjoy total freedom during my travels. Gets a tad lonely sometimes, but that's the price to be paid.

Living alone gives me the freedom to leave the house, not knowing where I'm going nor when I will be back. I think I have the best of both worlds. I live alone in my own house, but I'm in a committed relationship of 27 years. We each have our own house and see each other once or twice a week.

being able to do what I want when I want. I would like a friend with benefits and I mean a friend but I don't need all their crap and they don't need mine

No longer getting calls from my credit card provider asking whether my card has been stolen every time my wife goes shopping in Chicago.

My kids would totally say something about that. I love being my own person. Making my own decisions. Not having to worry what someone else wants me to do. My kids are a factor but they aren’t the control freaks my ex was. Hehe. In short, I love the independence. This will always be my problem with potential dating. I will never again give up my independence. There aren’t many people out there secure enough to be in a relationship that makes that demand.

Setting my own priorities and following my own desires.

I can't remember...lol. maybe sleeping 2 more hours.

Well, I don't have nuts to scratch...Lol. But I workout at the gym. All the men and women stare. I like being able to look at different men and women without cheating on my partner. I've been single for too long. Almost 2 years.