Can you live without pets, kids or relationships?

Game8
Game8 Posts: 442
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Just chilling by yourself without feeling lonely or lacking anything? Without possessing anyone or being possessed.. just being happy with being alive and doing the things you like without needing anything else :smile:
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  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    Not me personally, but I'm sure some people are up for that. It's certainly not the norm.
  • droneofvelvet
    droneofvelvet Posts: 290 Member
    You know this is how they torture people, right? :huh:
  • lachesissss
    lachesissss Posts: 1,298 Member
    Yes. I live that way now. (I am going to interpret relationships as romantic ones, not platonic or familial ones). Except for the dog and Sid Fishous. I am attached to them.
  • pamperedhen
    pamperedhen Posts: 446 Member
    They all give me the jolt I need in life! :love:
  • clarkeje1
    clarkeje1 Posts: 1,641 Member
    No way. Humans are social creatures. Relationships are essential for our survival as a species and for our culture/society.
  • Game8
    Game8 Posts: 442
    You can enjoy being with someone as long as it lasts without being possessive or turning it into a "relationship"

    I really hate that word. It makes me cringe.
  • lseed87
    lseed87 Posts: 1,105 Member
    for right now.

    no
    yes.. not ready for kids
    I'm single so I suppose so but i'm much happier in a relationship.
  • pudadough
    pudadough Posts: 1,271 Member
    I don't have pets or kids. My only relationships are non-romantic, like with my parents.

    I consider myself happy. So, yes, I think I can.
  • Mutant13
    Mutant13 Posts: 2,485 Member
    Have done and been fine. Even now that I'm engaged I prefer being alone most of the time
  • mandyneedtolose
    mandyneedtolose Posts: 398 Member
    Life is what you make of it !! So make the best of it whatever way you'd like!! :)
  • LaurySch
    LaurySch Posts: 277 Member
    Hypothetically, probably.

    Realistically I have kids so I would never want to not have them.

    I haven't been in a "relationship" for over 10 years and I'd say about 90% of the time I'm quite happy not having the complication of a second half.
  • TheConsciousFoody
    TheConsciousFoody Posts: 607 Member
    No. I love having my kids around and I love my pets as well as my relationships with my family and friends. I think being 100% alone would be boring. It would probably make most people insane to be 100% alone with nothing or nobody else.
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  • Game8
    Game8 Posts: 442
    Pets? Don't need them.

    Relationships? Meh. It's over rated. No one I know is actually happy. It's like more of a manufactured happiness/tolerance.

    Kids? Theoretically, I could live without them. However, I have 3 of them. So, it's impossible to know for sure.

    I often think the ideal situation for my is to move far away up into the hills alone. I just really enjoy solitude more than normal people. I know people that can't even stay alone on their house for an afternoon without trying to find someone to play with. That is just so odd to me.


    I like your ideal situation.. I agree that most people are way too dependent. This is why I wanna be a pilot. I get to work for 6 months flying around the world, and then I take a few months break where I can relax and be with someone for a little while, then I'm off again on my own :)
  • triciab79
    triciab79 Posts: 1,713 Member
    Kids -Before I had my babies I certainly thought I could but now I couldn't
    Relationships - I am better in one but I don't mind alone
    Pets - Hubby is allergic so kitty had to go live with the ex husband so I guess that answers that.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,224 Member
    Live without pets - no!!! *crazy cat lady*
    Relationships? - No! *co-dependant crazy cat lady*
    Kids - hell yeah. Not a fan of rugrats. I refuse to give up drinking for 7 months, for a start.
  • jbutterflye
    jbutterflye Posts: 1,914 Member
    Just chilling by yourself without feeling lonely or lacking anything? Without possessing anyone or being possessed.. just being happy with being alive and doing the things you like without needing anything else :smile:

    Yes I do. But that would require a certain degree of spiritual maturity.
  • benol1
    benol1 Posts: 867 Member
    Just chilling by yourself without feeling lonely or lacking anything? Without possessing anyone or being possessed.. just being happy with being alive and doing the things you like without needing anything else :smile:

    The only person who can make you happy is yourself. No one else nor anything else can make you happy.
    That is not to say that relationships, children and pets don't have their benefits - they do and they are writ large.
    However, happiness comes from within and is ultimately, your responsibility.
    kind regards,

    Ben
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    Have done and been fine. Even now that I'm engaged I prefer being alone most of the time
    ^ this, except subsitute the word "married" for "engaged".
  • sdumma
    sdumma Posts: 126 Member
    Abso****inglutely
  • Game8
    Game8 Posts: 442
    Yes I do. But that would require a certain degree of spiritual maturity.

    I agree that it takes a special type of person. Maturity is key. We're born and raised depending on other people, but not everyone grows out of it.
  • basillowe66
    basillowe66 Posts: 432 Member
    Love that Velvety One
  • poodlepaws
    poodlepaws Posts: 269 Member
    Kids: I have two daughters and can't imagine my life without them
    Pets: four dogs; they're just as important as the daughters (and some days more)
    Relationships: Ended a 20+ year marriage 3 years ago. Haven't been this happy since I was single before him and have no plans to change the situation.

    I think life is what you make of it and some people just aren't meant to be with pets, kids, partner, whatever the case may be. As long as you're happy screw what everybody else thinks :tongue:
  • nichelle02
    nichelle02 Posts: 39
    I'm a pretty independent person and get more energy from solitude than groups. However, as someone whose dog of 9 years died 1 week ago, I can say that I dearly miss her. I'm not in a relationship at the moment and I'm quite good with that. But the unconditional love from a pet is something I want to always have in my life.
  • DollyMiel
    DollyMiel Posts: 377 Member
    I have a small group of friends, most of whom don't live near me. I am asexual and aromantic. Also firmly childfree. I love pets but I can easily live without the stress and expense, as I am right now. (Cat gifs work for now. XD)

    So I'd say yes, for the most part (because I really love my friends). I say this a lot, but it makes me sad how many people apparently require other people to 'complete them'.

    I am a whole person. I complete myself. And I don't think I should be ashamed of enjoying my own company or having few friends. There's an exhilarating freedom in taking oneself out for a day of me-time. :D
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    ...Relationships? Meh. It's over rated. No one I know is actually happy. It's like more of a manufactured happiness/tolerance...

    Seriously? That's REALLY sad. I mean it's cool if you don't do well in relationships. They're not for everyone. In fact, there are personality types that really shouldn't partner up. But are you sure you're not just projecting your negative attitude on others? I mean, I know some people in crappy relationships, lots in mediocre ones, and many in awesome ones.

    My spouse is my best buddy and every year it just seems to get better and better. Am I just lucky? Have I manufactured a pseudo happiness? Or did I just choose wisely and nurture my relationship? Maybe a little bit of each. It's all good and it's a great life for us. I wouldn't have it any other way.

    More power to those who don't want relationships, but don't make the mistake of thinking good relationships are just fantasy. :flowerforyou:
  • Game8
    Game8 Posts: 442
    Seriously? That's REALLY sad. I mean it's cool if you don't do well in relationships. They're not for everyone. In fact, there are personality types that really shouldn't partner up. But are you sure you're not just projecting your negative attitude on others? I mean, I know some people in crappy relationships, lots in mediocre ones, and many in awesome ones.

    My spouse is my best buddy and every year it just seems to get better and better. Am I just lucky? Have I manufactured a pseudo happiness? Or did I just choose wisely and nurture my relationship? Maybe a little bit of each. It's all good and it's a great life for us. I wouldn't have it any other way.

    More power to those who don't want relationships, but don't make the mistake of thinking good relationships are just fantasy. :flowerforyou:

    I'm all for being in love with someone, but I think to be in a secure, cozy relationship and be in love at the same time seems like a fantasy. And people know that the fantasy will disappear sooner or later, so before it disappears settle down, before it disappears do something so it becomes harder to separate. That seems to be the whole point of the drama we call "relationships", it is manufactured happiness. Otherwise people wouldn't be in relationships, they would just be in love and that's enough.
  • raychulj
    raychulj Posts: 458 Member
    Pets. I love animals but I find human relationships and children way more rewarding over all.
  • bushidowoman
    bushidowoman Posts: 1,599 Member
    Before being married and having children...yes. I liked being alone. I actually thought I'd be one of those people who never got married or have children.
    But I did accidentally fall in love, got married, and now have a family. Knowing what it's like to have these relationships, I would no longer be happy if I found myself alone. (I mean permanently alone. I do still love to have some time to myself. I'm just more than ready to see my family again after a little time away.)
  • kms1320
    kms1320 Posts: 599 Member
    If anything ever happened to my son, I would literally fall over and die of a broken heart. I can't live without him.

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