I'm okay with the day-to-day part of being single. I am so busy with my work that I don't have much time to feel lonely. For me, it's the bigger things like having someone to take to a wedding or a family gathering. I've been single for a long time (my choice) and I'm sick of my family asking me about it. And I'm kind of surprised that since I decided this past spring that I might be ready for a relationship, it hasn't happened yet. It's much harder to meet someone when you're in your 40s it seems.

I'm still alone. And I went to two weddings this summer alone.

Quoting myself lol. When I said I was surprised it hadn't happened yet, I wasn't being uppity, saying that I am so great I can't believe all the men don't want me! I meant that six years ago when I decided to get off the dating scene and focus on my sons, I didn't know it would be this hard to get back into it. Just wanted to clarify!

This thread is depressing! ha! But, I agree with what most of you are saying! Loneliness is no fun.

There's a few good things about being single!! I was in a relationship for a long time, and just got divorced in February!! I have dated since then but it seems like since getting divorced I think ab not getting too attached too soon!! Most of my girlfriends are single and we're all in our 20s so we tend to go out a lot, which makes things easier. Sadly I do miss having someone to cuddle with!!

It just SUCKS

I feel that!:

I mostly miss having a snuggle buddy - the cats just don't cut it in that regard. :laugh:

Seriously, just having someone to share life with - someone that always has your back...that's what I miss being single.

I agree....my cats are only so much company. Plus...I don't want to turn into the old crazy cat lady. My max is 3...lol I just miss having someone to share ALL of life with...the good/bad/ugly. I keep hoping that my 'true' special someone is still out there and that they are looking for and wanting me as much as I do them.

I have to be cautious of anyone I bring around my kid. So I have just decided to stay single until he is older.
I miss being married. Happy times of course. I don't miss the bull$hit he made me deal with. I would rather be single any day than live with that!

I spend most of my time alone! I am always suspicious of women and their motives. Mainly due to the fact that I have my own home, vehicles and am not to awful bad on the eyes.

Where are you again??? I own my home, drive a Lexus, have a decent job.......

I can't find a guy with a job period!!!!!

I am in Wichita Falls, Tx...I am retired military and have 3 incomes and a job!

Feeling lonely and bored. Wanting to go out but having no one to go with. Yeah... that.

This plus...I dont come around too many guys who only want to talk to me for my outside appearance and then when they find how different, intelligent, and unique I am... I scare them away...Single sucks because the men I come across are only after the physical appearance...

I know, now the women never want me for my mind, it is very depressing.

...um...actually it doesnt?
Let me see - I leave for work, the house is still clean when I get home. No dirty sox on the floor
Can take a bath for hours if I want with no one banging on the door
Can eat pretzels for dinner if that's what appeals
Can spend the day in my PJ's and no one calls me lazy
Companionship - I have some incredible friends. Sex? Yeah OK that part does kind of suck, but really, the rest of life...I dunno if I'd ever change back!!

but if you're in love you wouldn't think about the small things like how clean your house is
you could take a bath together for hours
you wouldn't care what you were eating for dinner as long as you were together
you could lay in bed all day together while wearing pjs
your friends can't cuddle you and tell you how much they love you (well maybe they can.. haha )

^yeah I am a romantic and I have never been in a serious relationship so I know this might seem crazy...but it is what I imagine a relationship would be like. and that's why it sucks to be single.. especially this season because it's starting to get cold and there is no one to cuddle with by the fire place (other than my close girl friends but that's NOT THE SAME)

all your friends suddenly become matchmakers, and swear they have the perfect person for you

Sadly, I've never really not been single. I've dated off and on but never really had anything long term. I see friends/family with their significant others and how they interact with each other all the time. I find myself wanting and wishing for that. I'd like to have someone to be a companion and to share just daily life.

Plus I'd like someone to go to movies, concerts and shows with. It gets a little bit embarassing saying "One ticket please".

it sucks because you have no one to celebrate the little things in life with. A cup of coffee, a walk, reading the paper together, just little things. A lot of little things grows into a big thing, and the big thing is what we are all looking for

This definitely.

I miss having someone to share all the small things with and just having someone to talk to about nothing and anything...

Not having someone call to see if u made it home ok.

I know what you mean with the being alone all the time and not having someone to be with. It gets old going to shows alone or not having someone go to the bar to watch the latest UFC with or go for a long walk with. My friends get busy with their own thing, my parents are getting old and don't always want to go out. I have 2 dogs, and they are great to come home to because they are so happy to see me and walk with me, not much for conversation though. I miss having someone special in my life, someone to talk with and spend time with.

Trying to find that perfect girl.... you know the one that every time u think of her u have to smile. Its hard not just setteling for just who ever...... u cand find a date anywhere.... me Im looking for 4 something real