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Well I've been single all my life. I've had a few relationships of course, but never a long lasting one, fortunately. And I say fortunately because I've come to realise that it's not worth giving up my freedom and my lifestyle for a woman.
I've got my job, my own flat, I can go out whenever I want to, without having to give explanations all the time. I can travel according to my wishes and women are a bit dramatic to me. Too much trouble. I like having things my way and I can lose my temper really easily sometimes, so it would be very hard to keep a relationship with anyone.
I can also bring friends to my home when I want, eat what I want, watch my favourite TV programme without a fight, shaving in front of the living room's mirror if I feel like doing it. Everything in my life is mine and I control it.
I hook up with women sometimes but just for casual sex, a man has its needs after all. But losing my freedom to a life full of arguments, trouble and headaches just to experience a few happy moments? No way...
I neither like nor dislike it. It just is. If a relationship finds me, it does, and I don't go out really hunting for another one. At some point, someone will show an interest in being with me, and I'll go along with that. Just kinda roll with the flow. I'm certainly not going to approach someone else regarding a relationship.
this is the first time i been single for a length of time in 10 years
after i got over my x i am really enjoying single life
i can do what i want, when i want, and talk to whoever i want!
i dont have to buy 2 dinners, 2 drinks, 2 tickets, 2 of anything else or pick anybody up, dont have to call anyone at 9:00 every night
dont have to worry about anyone cheating on me or blowing me off or leaving me
i dont have to explain who anyone is on myspace or F.B.
a couple of things that do suck is there is a lot of movies and "date" activities i would like to do, and i have a wedding to go to in a couple weeks that i dont have a date for. and it is nice to have some one care for you
after what my last couple g/f's put me through im in no rush to find another g/f. i can allways rent a movie and do the date stuff another time
I like having a SO...it suits my personality and has A LOT of perks. This does NOT mean I like having a SO that causes me unhappiness, excessive drama etc.
If you pick the right gal and have a good fit in personalities then you:
1) Have a great friend to hang out with.
2) Lots of great monogamous sex
3) Someone you can share with and can mutually help each other out.
The marriage thing is a MUCH bigger step...that opens a whole can of worms.
Have you noticed when you are single, lots of people, especially as you get older, seems to pressure you into getting into a relationship? Why can't they(usually married folks) not leave the single person alone? Do they think singles are not happy in life if not in a relationship? Or is there another motive?
I'm dealing with that indirectly from my friends and acquaintances, and some of my family. I'm happy for my friends who are in relationships, but at this stage in my life I'm content being single. It doesn't bother me at all because with the goals I have, I don't have time for a relationship. The reason a lot of people tend to hound single folks is they want us to experience the same happiness as they do, which I can't blame them but you don't need to be with someone in order to be happy. True happiness comes from within. Besides, when you're in a relationship you're accountable to your mate whereas if you're single, you're accountable to no one but yourself.
Have you noticed when you are single, lots of people, especially as you get older, seems to pressure you into getting into a relationship? Why can't they(usually married folks) not leave the single person alone? Do they think singles are not happy in life if not in a relationship? Or is there another motive?
I'm dealing with that indirectly from my friends and acquaintances, and some of my family. I'm happy for my friends who are in relationships, but at this stage in my life I'm content being single. It doesn't bother me at all because with the goals I have, I don't have time for a relationship. The reason a lot of people tend to hound single folks is they want us to experience the same happiness as they do, which I can't blame them but you don't need to be with someone in order to be happy. True happiness comes from within. Besides, when you're in a relationship you're accountable to your mate whereas if you're single, you're accountable to no one but yourself.
I've said it here before but for those married folks...envy is such an ugly thing.
If she wants to sit home and be miserable, then you have to sit home and be miserable WITH her...this doesn't happen when you're single.
Amen. I like some things about relationships and somenthings about being single. I am totally going through this too my friend.
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