What would you suggest a single girl do before she settles into a relationship?

You wrote that you are newly single and would like to take charge of your life. Are you implying that when you were not single, you weren't the one in charge of your own life? Though you say you don't think going into a relationship is like dying, your wording "... settles into a relationship" suggests otherwise.

Why would you say you will bring burdens onto someone else in a relationship? What are these burdens you are talking about? If your personal wants and needs are burdens, what kind of relationship do you plan to 'settle' into?

If you have the time and money, you can basically do whatever it is you want to experience. But whether you decide on meditating in a remote mountainous village or skydiving with a horse, it may be beneficial to think about your view on human relationships and why it sounds like it is pulling you back; or improve the way you express yourself through words so you write what you actually intend.

What I suggest to every single person I know is "Know thyself". The same bit of wisdom we got from who was it? Plato? is as true today as ever. While you're not in a relationship, figure out what your absolute deal-breaker requirements are for next time. That makes it a lot easier to separate the sheep from the goats (or the pigs...)

The whole vacation and run around shtick is all about believing that being in a relationship is some kind of anchor holding us back. So not true. What about being in a relationship with an equal partner who pays their own way and participates in the adventure?

If travel and seeing the world are something you consider valuable then put that on your list of Important stuff.

Travel is a must! You will never regret traveling.

Experiencing new cultures is important in life and yet few Americans take the initiative.

I would also suggest that you pick up a new hobby, try learning something you have been intending to learn. Like how to play guitar or how to paint.

Also try to have as much fun with friends as possible. I know that friends can some time be shoved aside when you are in a relationship and dealing with a multitude of other troubles. :) Hope this helps.

Sounds like you like horses. Something with that maybe?

Or how about you go after some fulfilment. You know, find a charity, volunteer. Nothing wrong with being more well-rounded & selfless.

Maybe one of those yoga trips where you get all healthy...You should spend some time working on yourself, that's the best way to find yourself. Look at the whole picture, body, mind & soul.

Maybe take a course.....if you don't like any of this stuff, at least you will know what you don't like & that's part of finding yourself.

It will probably work better than just travelling....challenge yourself.

Well it seems you may like horses try horse back ridding hanging with friends and if you have family its always great to spend time with the kids ages 1 - to 13 because they re easy maybe try to take them fair or amusement park. But you should try to go to a concert bungee jumping sky diving maybe go clubbing ,try karaoke maybe even get a pet,however if your not looking for responsibilities pet would be a bad choice , you could move or,try to do something that could change you if your taking charge try to be fit or healthy or maybe even go to a sporting event take some courses on something your into . Try putting your opinion hear try a blog or website ! sometimes the smallest thing can make a difference maybe a new style or hair style anything maybe try a shopping day with your friends or mom ! good luck hope my advice helps

Definitely travel.

Explore a few hobbies

Know what makes you happy, figure out how you make make a bad day better for yourself

Live alone for a while

Try something new and interesting

Learn how to do something you're curious about

Make sure you have a good relationship with your family

Get a car if you don't have one

Make some close friendships

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find a lot of interests! do something crazy(not too dangerous) but maybe skinny dipping with friends....idk you make it sound like going into a relationship is like dying. you can still do a lot of things while being in a relationship you don't have to give your life to him

I lived in hawaii until I was 16. Its really a cool place and its stil in the US

Hire yourself a 'pool boy' and learn the basics of swimming pools, wink wink.