I've been living abroad alone for 7 years. I thought being single was a fail, but turns out it's pretty great.

• 02/28/2025, 7:16 PM
• businessinsider.com

Jake VDVF

It was a scorcher on Ecuador's coast. Iguanas were sunbathing in the dusty, bougainvillea-lined road, and a street vendor selling produce pedaled past. My plan was to hit the beach, but first, I popped into the shop for a bottle of water and an ice-cold beer.