Emilia Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 You don't need to live alone to be able to do whatever you want... Yes you do. You can't just cook when you want, you can't bring people home to your living room when you want, you have to be extra quiet when the other person is sleeping. They wake you up from time to time. When you share you have to fit in
Emilia Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Is that surprising? He even checks out the nutritional facts at the back of my groceries... And no cakes! But I love cakes... A guy tried to pull that c**p on me last year. He was texting me to check what I was having for dinner. His feet didn't touch the ground when he got the marching orders. This man is controlling you.
Emilia Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 You know it... But no worries, I'm counting down... 2.5 more weeks and I'll have my cakes every dayyyyyyy! Are you dumping him?
spookie Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 I've lived alone on and off for most of my adult life. I love it. U can do whatever the f u want, such as: Watch porn with the volume turned up in the living room Walk around naked Leave drug paraphernalia lying around Stop cleaning Stay up all night cooking Have a gang bang Listen to jewel on repeat, sobbing Indulge in marathons of trash tv The only perks to living with roommates I can think of are saving money, being forced ti have better habits, and having built-in companions to go out with I like to switch it up, alternating between having roommates and living alone. 1
Els Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Is that surprising? He even checks out the nutritional facts at the back of my groceries... Umm, yes, it really is. All the guys I've been with have been the polar opposite, wanting to spoil me with chocolate and good food. But restricting YOUR carb intake is just way out. But you're intending to leave as soon as you see him in person next anyway, right? So no point talking about that anymore...
OhHey Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Living alone since 22 years old. 37 now. I don't like people touching my stuff....so.....not all bad lol. But when the loneliness comes it dominates.....I'm ready for it nowadys though. Although...if I had that girl to go with me on bike rides and clean each others feet at the end of the day.....I'd probably say Eff you, to the single life. Right now(and most likely forever) it's my reality and I deal with it....it doesn't have to be a bad thing.
WonderKid Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 ^^^ I used to but it is getting to me. Can't get in denial.
Author USMCHokie Posted May 19, 2012 Author Posted May 19, 2012 Whelp, it looks like I won't be seeing my Snuggle Bear for about 6 weeks...between my boat ride and his upcoming field exercise...
HeavenOrHell Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 I've lived alone for nearly 3 years, I've got used to it, it took a lot of adjusting after 18 years living with ex, but it can get lonely. Part of me would love to live with someone again, but the other part of me wants to keep it as it is and do my own thing. I'd much rather live alone than house share/live with friends, I'd find it a strain living with friends (part of having social anxiety) I'd only want to live with a partner, no-one else, so in that respect I've no choice but to live alone and just get on with it. So I have never technically lived alone...it's either been with the family, folks in a college dorm, or a roommate. Right now, I have a roommate whose recent workload leaves him at work much later than me...so I don't see him as much as before, and it almost feels like I'm living alone...I come home from work and veg on the couch by myself, then go to the gym by myself, and then come home and cook dinner and eat by myself...and it's honestly making me a little restless and bored... For those who have lived alone for a while now, how do you do it? Do you prefer living alone, or do you prefer having someone there, whether it be a roommate(s) or a significant other? How do you mitigate some of the routine drudgery...?
HeavenOrHell Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 That's a cheery thought, thanks! I probably wouldn't be found for days if I was very ill or died, my mum might start to worry if I didn't pick up the phone after about 3 days, but my friends would think it cause to worry if I didn't pick up for a few days, so basically I'm screwed. I haven't ever, really. I had housemates during my college dorm years, and now I live with the bf. Not sure if I'm just obsessive/paranoid, but I worry that if you live alone and anything happens to you and you can't reach your phone to get emergency help, you're screwed. There was a recent case about a guy who suddenly faced muscle paralysis while lying in his bath tub. He tried yelling, but the neighbours were too far away and couldn't hear him. So he lay in the bath tub for a few days until a friend realized he wasn't answering calls and barged in. He's lucky that the friend came in time. There have also been people who had strokes at home, etc. One of them died a long, slow, horrible death because he couldn't move but didn't die immediately, so he lasted a week or two in loneliness and pain until he passed away. I don't want that happening to me.
Els Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 That's a cheery thought, thanks! I probably wouldn't be found for days if I was very ill or died, my mum might start to worry if I didn't pick up the phone after about 3 days, but my friends would think it cause to worry if I didn't pick up for a few days, so basically I'm screwed. Aww, I'm sorry to hear that. It's a very real worry of mine, but if it bugs you you can really just opt for the inconvenience of housemates.
WalterJMattson Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 not alone if you have a dog by your side. You life will be much greater 1
StrangeBehaviors Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 There is something worse than being alone. Dreading coming home to someone you don't want to be there. 4
joanbennet Posted July 12, 2012 Posted July 12, 2012 doing garden is one of best friends of living alone.
Leigh 87 Posted July 12, 2012 Posted July 12, 2012 I have lived alone, with house mates, and with a partner ( twice, over a year each) Living with a partner is by far, the best thing in life: your favourite person to be around, great sex when you feel like it or the can just please you if the aint feeling it... I am a very social person, but still liked living alone. Unfortunately, I AM SCARED OF THE DARK:o Seriously. I need a dog with me - then I feel totally fine. And to the girl who lets her boyfriends control her food intake - I would not dump him right away: I would bring pizza home every night and eat it in front of him. It could be a legit prank to annoy him - you can get awa with two slices a dat of pizza, if your other meals are perfect, and you exercise daily. mannn I would SO LOVE to encounter an @sshole who did that to me, so much fun
Pyro Posted July 12, 2012 Posted July 12, 2012 I commend your boyfriend for taking care of the fat woman problem at its source. How about doing something different and actually contribute something worthwhile here? Your comment serves no purpose here.
GravityMan Posted July 12, 2012 Posted July 12, 2012 I've lived alone for the past 8 years (I'm 32 yrs old now). Like others mentioned, it has it's perks. Especially for introverts. My concern is that there's a risk that I may get TOO accustomed to living alone, and when it comes time to share that day-to-day life with a GF or wife, there might be some difficulty adjusting to that.
Pyro Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 It does serve a purpose. Im commending the man for taking the bull by the horns. Not many men are willing to confront the issue of women pigging out once in a secure relationship with such direct measures. it may serve a purpose in your sick twisted world. If the roles were reversed you would be crying feminism trying to control his life.
Emilia Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 I've lived alone for the past 8 years (I'm 32 yrs old now). Like others mentioned, it has it's perks. Especially for introverts. My concern is that there's a risk that I may get TOO accustomed to living alone, and when it comes time to share that day-to-day life with a GF or wife, there might be some difficulty adjusting to that. Chuck out your television, it forces you to get out more. Seriously. You can live on your own and have a good social life that stops you being set in your ways too much
Leigh 87 Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 I commend your boyfriend for taking care of the fat woman problem at its source. Carbs do not have to make you fat. It is what you do MOST of the time, that impacts on your physical health, and waistline. I can have effing pizza for dinner, and know how to keep in great shape; if some @sshole moron tried to talk to me about the carbs I was eating ( and " after lunch too, how bad is that!) I would tell him to shove them up his @ss. You know - a fit and clued up girl KNOWS that it is not about never eating pizza for dinner......... People who are the most successful at being thin, ALL have one thing in common: the eat what they want, when they want it, but in moderation... If I want pizza or cheesy pasta, I will HAVE IT if it is a strong craving!! And I will enjoy it, and exercise most days for an hour, do strength training twice a weeek every week, and remain in great shape! The guy who tried to " stop" girls from gaining weight, should also know that the most successful slim girls DO eat pizza. And carbs. So what if a girl your with has two slices of pizza every couple of days? If she is in great shape, she obviousl exercises regularly, and eats well most of the time.
WalterLexi Posted July 20, 2012 Posted July 20, 2012 Living alone is not easy. That's my own experience after a long time, 3 years, alone
freestyle Posted July 20, 2012 Posted July 20, 2012 I enjoy living alone, and the freedom that comes with it.... My SO is just around the corner, so we have plenty of time together---but I'll admit that I've gotten used to being Queen of The Castle........ I like having my alone time to recharge my batteries.
Els Posted July 20, 2012 Posted July 20, 2012 Women almost universally provide negative reinforcement in reponse to a boyfriend/husband making less money. Riiight, so women should chuck out all their partner's entertainment to 'take care of the lazy man problem at the source'. Not many women are willing to confront the issue of men slacking in the financial department once in a secure relationship with such direct measures, so those who do should be commended, eh? Remind me to give your next gf the memo... oh, wait. Doubt that'll happen in my lifetime, maybe I'll pass it on to my kids.
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