Ariadne Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 Hi guys, Let's do a positive thread... What do you like the most about being single? List some good stuff so that we don't get depressed for the holidays. Ariadne
Author Ariadne Posted October 30, 2007 Author Posted October 30, 2007 Ok, I'll start. I like that I can stink all I want. I don't like to take showers because they are so cold, and all that water, and you have to get naked and stuff. I don't like it. So I skip showers as much as I want. Besides, I like my own smell and enjoy it. Heck, I don't even have to brush my teeth. And I don't have to shave either, I can grow all the hair I want. I become like some wild forest woman, like a wolf or some. Ahhhh nice! (well, I don't work so that's ok) Ariadne
sweetie7 Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 This is great! I actually love being single right now mainly because I can do whatever I want and not have to answer to anyone. And because I know I still have all kinds of firsts to look forward to with my future husband, whomever he may be. Julia Allison wrote the best article in the current issue of Time Out New York and when I found it last night I wanted to print it and hand it to all my friends. It's about why she doesn't want to get married for a longgg time. My favorite line is, "I still want to wonder if he likes me, not if he’s taken out the trash." Soooooo true. Also, "And hey, if you want to start sleeping with the same person for the rest of your life when you’re 25, go for it, but don’t say I didn’t tell you you’d be choosing real sleep over the euphemism by 27. And that’s just depressing." This makes me sooo proud to be single. Yay us!! (p.s. Julia Allison isn't even single...I'm not sure if that makes this better or worse. Better I think though.) http://www.timeout.com/newyork/article/23552/the-single-file
MR2Aaron Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 Ok, I'll start. I like that I can stink all I want. I don't like to take showers because they are so cold, and all that water, and you have to get naked and stuff. I don't like it. So I skip showers as much as I want. Besides, I like my own smell and enjoy it. Heck, I don't even have to brush my teeth. And I don't have to shave either, I can grow all the hair I want. I become like some wild forest woman, like a wolf or some. Ahhhh nice! (well, I don't work so that's ok) Ariadne Eew, no brushing your teeth? No wonder you're single... Fake Edit: What the heck, you don't work? At all? What do you do all day? As a dude: I can take my pants off as soon as I walk in the door and only put them on again when I go out. For those of you who haven't tried this, it's quite liberating. I can drive my convertible with the top down without anyone complaining that it's messing up her hair or "It's too windy!" I don't have to buy any outrageously expensive Christmas gifts or sleep on my couch when I forget her birthday/our anniversary. My apartment can smell like motor oil and corded race tires without anyone complaining. Cooking yields enough leftovers for at least one extra meal.
Author Ariadne Posted October 30, 2007 Author Posted October 30, 2007 Hey, What the heck, you don't work? At all? What do you do all day? Nope, for the past three years or so. I just take my son to school at 8am usually 8:30 bc he's late, and pick him up at 12. The rest of the time I go in the internet, email people, read stuff, watch TV (The Golden Girls, soap opera at night) go walk in the park and look at the ducks, roller skate, go to restaurants (cheap though), and stuff like that. Oh, and I brush my teeth, but when I just wake up I can have a cup of coffee without having to run to the bathroom to brush my teeth first thing. Ariadne
MR2Aaron Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 The rest of the time I go in the internet, email people, read stuff, watch TV (The Golden Girls, soap opera at night) go walk in the park and look at the ducks, roller skate, go to restaurants (cheap though), and stuff like that. Heh, you're like a female version of Hugh Grant from About a Boy... Edit: Is your name really Ariadne? That's a freaking sweet name.
Author Ariadne Posted October 30, 2007 Author Posted October 30, 2007 Ugh? That's a freaking sweet name. You are saying that after what I said? Nah, that's just my forum name. But thanks. Ariadne
finallyhappyme Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 What A great Article!! :love: I am currently single after a 3 year relationship and I am having the time of my life. Though I am 'dating' someone at the moment some things I have to come to re-fall in love with are the following: 1- Not shaving everyday!! Whoo hoo! ( Ariadne : I know EXACTLY what you mean about the cave woman thing ) lol 2- Not having to blowdry my hair all the time! My ex used to love my hair straight..so everytime we hung out which was practically everyday..I had to spend at least 30 mins blow drying and straightening it. Now I only have to do it when I am out on dates 3- Being able to pick up and go without having to worry about the 'check-in' phone calls. 4- I can keep my car dirty for a little while longer lol Because ex is not there to pick on me about it. 5- Being able to spend 5 hours at Barnes and Nobles and not be harrassed about it. 6 - Being able to dye my hair whichever damn color I want and keep it at whatever damn length I want. 7 - Not have to worry about matching my undies and I can sneak some grandma ones everynow and then. 8- Being able to spend Sundays doing A-B-S-O-L-U-T-E-L-Y not a darn thing. If I want to sit with coffe and stare at the wall I can. 9- Being able to JAM out to Jewel and Coldplay when I'm having my 'moments' with no one telling me to turn it down. 10 - Eating whatever I want to eat whenever I want to eat it. :love: Don't get me wrong there are plenty of cons..but my pro list is slowly building.
Author Ariadne Posted October 30, 2007 Author Posted October 30, 2007 Great list! Yeah, I forgot the hair, that a pain too. And the undies, you can wear any junk and not thongs etc. Ariadne
troutie jr Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 Being single keeps the possibilities wide open No time for commitment but still have plenty of options to keep me busy. I can't say being single means I don't have to take a shower. That I will do wheather I need one or not. Holidays are for family and I have a large family to keep me from any lull. Single is great at this time in my life. I travel frequently with my business and don't want to leaving a little Miss for too long just wouldn't be fair.
Monty P Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 As a dude: I can take my pants off as soon as I walk in the door and only put them on again when I go out. For those of you who haven't tried this, it's quite liberating. I don't have to buy any outrageously expensive Christmas gifts or sleep on my couch when I forget her birthday/our anniversary. My apartment can smell like motor oil and corded race tires without anyone complaining. Cooking yields enough leftovers for at least one extra meal. Ditto Along with not getting yelled at for using the "good" tupperware while cleaning a carburator on the kitchen table. Only washing the dishes once a week IF the sink is full, or you are out of forks.
Saxis Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 I can drive my convertible with the top down without anyone complaining that it's messing up her hair or "It's too windy!" Amen! That always bugged me... My list applies more to my separation/divorce: At the end of the month, there's still money in the bank account! I can go out and not be guilt tripped, and stay out as late as I want! The house stays clean! I can just leave for the weekend, without messing up someone else's plans! I get to choose my own friends! I get sucked into drama only if I want to! I can flirt with the hottie at the coffee stand (and others) without feeling guilty!
troutie jr Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 Amen! That always bugged me... My list applies more to my separation/divorce: At the end of the month, there's still money in the bank account! I can go out and not be guilt tripped, and stay out as late as I want! The house stays clean! I can just leave for the weekend, without messing up someone else's plans! I get to choose my own friends! I get sucked into drama only if I want to! I can flirt with the hottie at the coffee stand (and others) without feeling guilty! There you have it! Single..."RULES" :lmao:
Lizzie60 Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 I love .. I love... I love being single... My house is always clean... (bathrooms are spotless) I can eat at anytime, whatever I want.. in front of TV just watching TV or reading... I can go out whenever I want... no body to answer for. I can go out with whoever I want. I spend my money on whatever I want. I can have sex with as many people as I want... In other words.. I looooove my freedom. Did I say I loove being single?
Author Ariadne Posted October 30, 2007 Author Posted October 30, 2007 Oh, Cooking yields enough leftovers for at least one extra meal. This is a good one. You can prepare a meal and have some for lunch and some for dinner. Men eat a lot and finish all you cook. And you don't have to go to the market so often either, stuff lasts long. Ariadne
finallyhappyme Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 Oh, Cooking yields enough leftovers for at least one extra meal. This is a good one. You can prepare a meal and have some for lunch and some for dinner. Men eat a lot and finish all you cook. And you don't have to go to the market so often either, stuff lasts long. Ariadne And YOU eat the last of the oreo cookies!!! They just don't miraculously dissappear into thin air
jcster Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 I enjoy so many things about being single: 1. Peace and quiet...conversation when I want it and ONLY when I want it. 2. Uninterupted time for projects 3. Going where I want when I want - and NO check-in phone calls or guilt trips 4. Oatmeal for dinner and lots of sandwiches 5. Hanging out topless when it's hot in the house without being molested 6. Showering in peace 7. Not having to tolerate some else's "friends" 8. Going to bed at 8:30pm or 3:00am 9. Reading an entire book in one sitting 10. Farting freely!
bigheartkindsoul Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 can do what I want, when I want and with whom I want and for how long I want.
Timberlane Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 Well, my female climbing partner and I can decide to do a Thanksgiving trip like last year without consulting anyone else. No jealousy there or conflicting plans. The freedom to change plans is great. Ever heard of opportunity cost? That is missing out on meeting someone because you are currently with another. So, uh, yeah. Zero opportunity cost. And the best thing is...you can buy yourself all the toys you want.
Timberlane Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 can do what I want, when I want and with whom I want and for how long I want. You can do things for as long as you want??!!! Hmmm. So being single also gives one mastery of space and time. I did not know that.
Author Ariadne Posted October 30, 2007 Author Posted October 30, 2007 Hey, If you see Denver guy, can you tell him I love him? And are all the people in Colorado so cute? Ariadne
Timberlane Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 Hey, If you see Denver guy, can you tell him I love him? And are all the people in Colorado so cute? Ariadne Denver guy? Tell me how to get in touch with him and I'll let you know.
brothermartin Posted October 31, 2007 Posted October 31, 2007 I like the freedom. To go for what I want in life and not be pressured to follow any particular regiment or process to get it. To not have to worry about what Im coming home to can be very peaceful. Most of all, knowing that my life is MINE. Im not living it for someone who might take me for granted or treat me like a disposable option.
oppath Posted October 31, 2007 Posted October 31, 2007 I've never had a long term relationship, so I kind of hate being single. It's not that different than my relationships that have lasted around 6 months, because in those situations, I keep myself so busy that I only see the girl 2-3 times a week anyway. My relationships aren't that different than my single life except I get sex, I get affection, etc. I'm sure I will miss being single if I get a 3 year relationship where I see the person 5 times a week. But as it is, I really don't like being single, because even when in a relationship I'm still playing sports, taking rec classes, etc. Most of the freedoms people have talked about here...I've had all those things when I was in a relationship, except the freedom to flirt or hookup with anyone I want to.
Mezzi Posted October 31, 2007 Posted October 31, 2007 I dont have to constantly worry about shaving. I dont have to think so much about what he means by this or about the course of the relationship in general. lol im kind of a worrier. I dont have to wonder why this and that was said, or not said, done or not done. Things like that. I like some aspects of being single but I dont like being single on a whole.
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