Being single--the good and the bad. (college, difference, reason, people)

[TimelessClassic]

Originally Posted by city_data91

A lot of the bad points on this thread can be solved with friends, you don't need a significant other.

Exactly. This can be solved with friends and developing hobbies you enjoy. Do what you really enjoy and invite others to join you once in a while. You won't miss an SO.

[Bosco55David]

Originally Posted by city_data91

A lot of the bad points on this thread can be solved with friends, you don't need a significant other.

Some people suck so badly they can find neither.

[onihC]

Originally Posted by city_data91

A lot of the bad points on this thread can be solved with friends, you don't need a significant other.

Exactly: friends, relatives, dates, hook ups, etc. At the end of the day you get to say goodbye and take care of your business and that’s it.

[ATXIronHorse]

Good: being able to crank the stereo whenever
Bad: without the stereo, the silence is deafening

Good: Being able to use the whole bed
Bad: The bed is empty

Good: Being able to go out with your friends whenever you want
Bad: Feeling the pressure to call friends to have someone to hang out with

Good: Being able to date whoever you want
Bad: Dealing with awkward first dates and relationships that go nowhere

Good: Being able to spread your stuff out throughout the house
Bad: A cluttered house

Good: An exciting future with open possibilities
Bad: A future that may include being alone into old age

[dave nz]

Also house cleaning. Like right now my place is abit not the best. I hate house cleaning, but its gotta be done.

[onegreatnurse]

Originally Posted by TimelessClassic

Exactly. This can be solved with friends and developing hobbies you enjoy. Do what you really enjoy and invite others to join you once in a while. You won't miss an SO.

Yes, but what about sex? You can't have sex with your friends....wait a minute, yes you can it's called friends with benefits!! In fact, I think they made some movie about that recently. I didnt' see it and have no desire to, It seems like an ill-conceived, contrived movie at least based on the trailers I've seen. it stars Ashton Kutcher and some other chick whose name is....I don't know whatever who the hell cares.

So you see? Not being in a relationship is just the greatest thing in the world, TKramar. It might require some effort, might even require one to be selfless and giving in some manner, or possibly even considerate and loving and who the hell wants that???

[HurricaneDC]

If friends were as good as an S/O then nobody would have an S/O or get married

[TKramar]

Originally Posted by onegreatnurse

Yes, but what about sex? You can't have sex with your friends....wait a minute, yes you can it's called friends with benefits!! In fact, I think they made some movie about that recently. I didnt' see it and have no desire to, It seems like an ill-conceived, contrived movie at least based on the trailers I've seen. it stars Ashton Kutcher and some other chick whose name is....I don't know whatever who the hell cares.

So you see? Not being in a relationship is just the greatest thing in the world, TKramar. It might require some effort, might even require one to be selfless and giving in some manner, or possibly even considerate and loving and who the hell wants that???

It works pretty well for me.

In fact, my main problem in being in relationships has been it's gotten way too crowded for me. I only have room in my life for ONE person, not one person and all her friends.

And as far as sex goes--I don't require a partner for that.

[killakoolaide]

There is nothing bad about being single, thats when you make your most progress, and once people see that you are content with you and you alone, women will throw themselves at you, to get a seat at your table, and guys will swear they'll ride for you, just to get the crumbs that fall off of it.

My advice, stay single as long as you possibly can. That doesn't mean don't enjoy yourself.

[city_data91]

Originally Posted by TKramar

It works pretty well for me.

In fact, my main problem in being in relationships has been it's gotten way too crowded for me. I only have room in my life for ONE person, not one person and all her friends.

And as far as sex goes--I don't require a partner for that.

I don't require a partner for that either. But there's something I don't understand...

In the past, you said I should have sex anyway despite never wanting kids. But now you're saying masturbation is good enough.