winsmith-84 Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 7 is the best reason. A lot less worrying and thinking about stuff.
marlena Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 It's as if a weight has been lifted off of me. That's exactly how it feels for me,too. I meant 'been there, done that' ... I was in relationships MOST of my life.. now at 56... I don't need anyone to share MY space. I am selfish... verrrry selfish.. and I think I totally deserve to be. I had my children.. had my all 'everything-I-needed-so-I-know-now-that-I-don't-need-it-anymore' Isn't it wonderful to feel this way? We earned it, Lizzie. Now it's time to live for ourselves, only our selves. ..do whatever we like, when we like and if we like. Once you've experienced this freedom, it really is hard to go back.
Lizzie60 Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 Lizzie, I suspect we're sharing the same space. Like you, I've been in relationships for most of my life, and I'm not itching to start one. It's as if a weight has been lifted off of me. I no longer believe, to paraphrase Descartse, "I'm in a relationship, therefore I am." If that makes me Gay, selfish, dysfunctional, etc., so be it. I do know though that I'd love being "single" with you. You know what.. I was thinking the same thing.. We would be soooooo on the same page.. you and I..
Lizzie60 Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 That's exactly how it feels for me,too. Isn't it wonderful to feel this way? We earned it, Lizzie. Now it's time to live for ourselves, only our selves. ..do whatever we like, when we like and if we like. Once you've experienced this freedom, it really is hard to go back. I totally agree.. BUT this 'earned' freedom comes only once you reach a 'certain age' I know I didn't think that way when I was in my 20s - 30s... and I know it would be very unusual for a young person to feel like that...
marlena Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 I totally agree.. BUT this 'earned' freedom comes only once you reach a 'certain age' I know I didn't think that way when I was in my 20s - 30s... and I know it would be very unusual for a young person to feel like that... No, neither did I. I wish I were the person I am today when I was in my 20s and 30s. Oh, well, never too late, right?
collegekid491 Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 I'm thinking about reasons that support being single - eventually I will go through reasons that support relationships, but I want to run some ideas through LS viewership. 1. Devotion, love, commitment, loyalty are better suited for something greater than life, rather than an imperfect person. 2. Sex isn't always a benefit of a committed relationship. 3. No drama. 4. Freedom of mobility. Not all women are great travel mates. 5. No desire to be a fix up project. 6. No desire to rely on another for my emotional needs - although I benefit from friendship. 7. Life is simpler. 8. Bro time! 9. more money! 10. can watch sports uninterrupted had to add... although I gotta say... 1 good thing about dating is you get a free dish washer lol jk .... Ya ladies... my gf didn't find that one funny either
clv0116 Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Wedding dresses are white so she will match the rest of the appliances.
LovieDove24 Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Well if you've got a good head on your shoulders but are terrible at picking out mates, being single can be a hell of a lot less traumatic!
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