Ciara Eager to Quit "Tough" Single Life"  5/23/07

Singer Ciara is finding the single life "tough" after being without a boyfriend for more than a year.

The Grammy Award winner, who was last week (ends18May07) announced as the new face of Jay-Z's Rocawear line for women, is determined to be patient as she searches for her soul mate.

The 21-year-old tells website People.com, "It's definitely tough at times.

I'm now past my year mark of being single, and I've got to say I'm a big fan of love. Being in a relationship is one of the most beautiful things, and I'm looking forward to being in a relationship.

"I'm also at a place where I want to be patient and do it right. I'm one of those girls that when I date, I date to marry, so I like to take my time and really get to know a person. I do meet people and run across people, but it's all about building a friendship."