I'm not buying it that long-term singles can be happy (feelings, issues)

[scribbles76]

Originally Posted by Nema98

It's just the way we are biologically wired.

Biology was my worst subject at school. I don't owe it a damned thing.

I'm psychologically hard wired to be single for sanity and self-preservation's sake. Biology can get bent.

[NewYorker11356]

Originally Posted by Nema98

I don't buy it either. Sure being single is better than a destructive relationship, but a fulfilling relationshop beats being single, especially in the long run.

It's just the way we are biologically wired.

Except some people don't want to be in a relationship under any circumstance. Some singles are truly happy being single long term. For example, women are biologically wired to have kids, but not all of them end up doing so, and are perfectly happy.

Humans have evolved being just simple biology.

Also, I realized this has gone 38 pages, and the OP hasn't posted at all since she started this thread, lol.

[49ersfan27]

Originally Posted by Nema98

I don't buy it either. Sure being single is better than a destructive relationship, but a fulfilling relationshop beats being single, especially in the long run.

It's just the way we are biologically wired.

Nah... Some people are truly better off single.

[Londoncowboy30]

Originally Posted by Nema98

I don't buy it either. Sure being single is better than a destructive relationship, but a fulfilling relationshop beats being single, especially in the long run.

It's just the way we are biologically wired.

A relationship can be brilliant assuming the compatibility, chemistry etc is there but many people that seek a relationship struggle to find that.

It's a shame people associate single with being lonely, sad and " they must be looking " and so on and for me personally it's the complete opposite and I never struggle for company or unhappy so rather enjoy it

[behindthescreen]

When your time is up, you can't take anyone with you.

[scribbles76]

I try not to form attachments to places or people. That makes it easier to move on from both in search of new adventures and challenges.

[cremebrulee]

Originally Posted by Londoncowboy30

A relationship can be brilliant assuming the compatibility, chemistry etc is there but many people that seek a relationship struggle to find that.

It's a shame people associate single with being lonely, sad and " they must be looking " and so on and for me personally it's the complete opposite and I never struggle for company or unhappy so rather enjoy it

I feel now, looking back, that if I'd remained single, for a longer period of time, I believe my choices would have been a lot more knowledgeable....

unfortunately our society dictates that you "have" to be a couple to be successful. Sad....

[somebodynew]

Originally Posted by cremebrulee

I feel now, looking back, that if I'd remained single, for a longer period of time, I believe my choices would have been a lot more knowledgeable....

unfortunately our society dictates that you "have" to be a couple to be successful. Sad....

If you allow "society" which is not a thoughtful entity to "dictate" your actions, you are already hosed.

[49ersfan27]

Originally Posted by cremebrulee

I feel now, looking back, that if I'd remained single, for a longer period of time, I believe my choices would have been a lot more knowledgeable....

unfortunately our society dictates that you "have" to be a couple to be successful. Sad....

I wouldn't care what society said because it's my life and I decide how to live it. Some people are in crappy relationships and want you to be as unhappy as they are.

[Atlguy39]

I agree that long term happiness is unlikely if remaining single. I know for me after 8 years of being single, I'm far from feeling like I have an ideal life, the life I wanted for myself.