Kate Hudson Trying to Stay Single as Long as Possible

By Eunice Oh

12/16/2008 at 10:45 AM EST

Kate Hudson may be "a hot ticket" in the dating world, according to her good friend, designer Stella McCartney, but the actress says she's in no rush to jump into a relationship.

"I'm actually enjoying being single right now because I really never have been," Hudson – who's dated Lance Armstrong and Owen Wilson – tells InStyle magazine for its January issue.

"I feel good in relationships," says the 29-year-old actress. "I enjoy them, so I feel my best when I'm in something solid. But it's also the first time I've ever taken a step back and gotten a new perspective."

"So," concludes Hudson, "I've made a conscious decision to try to stay single as long as possible."

McCartney, who interviewed Hudson for the magazine, chimes in, joking, "What's it been – all of two weeks? Congratulations!"

"Exactly," quips Hudson, who McCartney says has "always been in demand."

There is, however, one man who will always be in her life: Ryder, her son with ex-husband Chris Robinson.

The Bride Wars star says she plans to take a break next year from her busy work schedule so that she can spend more time with her son, who turns 5 next month.

"When he climbs into bed with me, wraps his arms around me and says, 'Mommy, the sun's up! It's a beautiful morning!' I'm sorry, do I really want to go to work then?" she asks. "No!"

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