How does it feel to be single?

MrSith
MrSith Posts: 1,636 Member
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Simple question. How do you feel about being single? How long have you? how do or did you adjust?

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  • Scottybebop718
    Scottybebop718 Posts: 32 Member
    I have a ton of hobbies so it never really bothered me much. Relationships come and go. Don't dwell on it.
  • beagletracks
    beagletracks Posts: 6,034 Member
    I love being single. I’ve been single for 5 years now. I don’t know if I’d ever be able to live with someone again.
  • urloved33
    urloved33 Posts: 3,323 Member
    edited April 2018
    I have been single since I was 31 and im 58. it feels normal. the home front is peaceful. my social life is unencumbered - whats not to like.
  • MrSith
    MrSith Posts: 1,636 Member
    everything sounds so positive.
  • beagletracks
    beagletracks Posts: 6,034 Member
    MrSith wrote: »
    everything sounds so positive.

    The prospect of dying alone in a nursing home — possibly with little consciousness intact —doesn’t thrill me.
  • activities1
    activities1 Posts: 3,475 Member
    Lmao ^ right?
  • DaylightDuchess
    DaylightDuchess Posts: 251 Member
    It hurts!
  • relynne
    relynne Posts: 387 Member
    aChuisle_moChroi wrote: »
    I love being single. I’ve been single for 5 years now. I don’t know if I’d ever be able to live with someone again.

    This. Just change the 5 to 6 and that's me.
  • kendramnolan
    kendramnolan Posts: 14 Member
    I've been single for 2 years. I have 3 kids. I definitely have my good and bad days. Thinking about how much my friends vent about their partners is the best way to get through it the bad ones. Also, I'll find a way to be social whether it's going out with friends, texting or just posting on a forum (like this!)

    I wouldn't say I love being single, but it has given me the opportunity to get to know myself and appreciate my own company. Also, I've found the confidence to get out of my comfort zone and try things I never would have while I was in a comfortable relationship.
  • beagletracks
    beagletracks Posts: 6,034 Member
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    aChuisle_moChroi wrote: »
    MrSith wrote: »
    everything sounds so positive.

    The prospect of dying alone in a nursing home — possibly with little consciousness intact —doesn’t thrill me.

    You're being overly dramatic. It's more likely you'll die in your home with all of your cats and they'll eventually find you when someone does a welfare call.

    *dogs

    Otherwise perfectly accurate
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  • rsclause
    rsclause Posts: 3,103 Member
    I have been married 37 years and hope I never find out. We also work together too so it would be a drastic change for me.
  • go_cubs
    go_cubs Posts: 1,183 Member
    It has its good and bad days


    Being 3rd or 5th wheel. Kinda sucks but hey whatever
  • SouthernMamaUnderConsruction
    SouthernMamaUnderConsruction Posts: 2,724 Member
    I have been single for 5 years. It took a bit considering I was in a 10 year relationship but I'm good now. I have a little boy and we stay pretty busy. I have come along ways as far as my career... I would like to date again eventually :)
  • klkarlen
    klkarlen Posts: 4,366 Member
    aChuisle_moChroi wrote: »
    MrSith wrote: »
    everything sounds so positive.

    The prospect of dying alone in a nursing home — possibly with little consciousness intact —doesn’t thrill me.

    You won't know, and if you get lucky, your imaginary friends will be there with you. Being single you won't have to watch a mate go through it either.

    I've been single for 6 years. Occasionally I would like to have someone to go out to dinner with other than my friends and family, you know, like a date? I just signed up for Match, mostly out of curiosity, and honestly I don't see that as leading anywhere at this point.
  • bootyrubsandtacos
    bootyrubsandtacos Posts: 775 Member
    edited April 2018
    I’ve been single pretty much my entire life. I was an incredible shy, awkward teenager. I messed around with a few guys in my 20’s, but they were never real relationships. I haven’t had any involvement with a guy for the past 6 years. I do get lonely and crave affection at times, but then I feel like maybe it’s better I’m alone. I’m still a very insecure, anxious person and the thought of dating gives me a lot of anxiety. There’s too many games being played, you never really know what someone intentions are, people are fickle........ They can be into you one day and then ghost you the next. Mentally I can’t deal with that. It’s too much.
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,741 Member
    slessofme wrote: »
    Single for 6 years. I would definitely rather be single than in a bad relationship. It does get a tad lonely, but not as lonely as occupying the same space with someone and still feeling lonely.

    This 100% for me, too. My answer to what does being single feel like is it feels like freedom! But, that's coming from someone who's been married twice and spent way too long with the wrong people. I'm perfectly happy with just me now.
  • Momepro
    Momepro Posts: 1,509 Member
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    aChuisle_moChroi wrote: »
    MrSith wrote: »
    everything sounds so positive.

    The prospect of dying alone in a nursing home — possibly with little consciousness intact —doesn’t thrill me.

    You're being overly dramatic. It's more likely you'll die in your home with all of your cats and they'll eventually find you when someone does a welfare call.

    Or not. But, at least when someone decides to squat in tbe obviously abandoned home. Maybe just pick an apartment, because they'll want rent eventually.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    There are good points and bad points. Most of the time, I'm ok with it, but boy, sometimes I'd give a whole lot to have someone to cuddle with.
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  • km8907
    km8907 Posts: 3,861 Member
    Good days and bad days. I'd love to be in a relationship with the right person but if that's not in the cards than I'm ok being single. I have my friends and family. Having a partner is no promise that you won't die alone in a nursing home, same thing as having kids doesn't mean they'll visit you there. I can do whatever I want with no one to consult with but myself and my bank account.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    I have never been alone and single. The day I married, I woke up in my bedroom in my parents house for the last time.

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