What are the pros and cons of being single or "taken" and which do you prefer?

There isn't a better option - it just depends on who you are. Some people prefer to be single and others prefer to be 'taken'. The whole being single and not having anyone else control any part of your life is a good point - I think most people enjoy making the majority of their own decisions. But then there are the really big life changing decisions that I hate making by myself (very indecisive! lol) so there's a good point for having a partner.