hotpotato Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 I'm usually single for 2 or 3 years at a time. This time I may make it to 4 or 5.
SammySammy Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Eight years. Currently. Engagement ended eight years ago and I decided that I wouldn't pursue another committed relationship. No one believed me, but ... here I am. Happy too!
Noirek Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 At what age are you considered "single?" Technically I was single (no comitted relationship where we said boyfriend/girlfriend) from 16-23
melodymatters Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 In my late 40's now, generally went 2-3 yrs between serious relationships. Mostly because I would rather be alone than settle so I waited for people that truly excited me. The most recent time before my current husband it was because I was widowed suddenly and not ready to date for 2.5 yrs.
ScotchBeef Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 11 months, although I wasn't involved in a "serious" relationship until I was 20
acrosstheuniverse Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 I realise now looking at this thread that I've barely been single in my adult life, despite never having left one guy for another, and in 2/3 of my relationships been the one who was dumped! first 'serious' relationship age 17... three months single aged 18... relationships from 18-24 24 single for three months 25 single for three months that's about it... so I'd say less than a year total since I was 16. And for much of that time I was dating. When I have my heart broken I tend to get back on the horse pretty quick, I start dating again for fun and just to go out, have fun, get used to being single and available. Usually go on a flurry of dating and meet someone during that flurry. Last time I was single though I did think to myself that I'd be happy just being single and was about to take all of my profiles down, but the last person I met happened to be great and now we live together. But I think if this relationship ended I'd be ready and willing to be 100% single for a while and just see what falls into my path rather than actively date.
candie13 Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 - in my teens - various flings, always dating someone - in my 20s: solid - in committed relationships - in my 30s: single 30 to 33 dating various men, only one more "serious", for 3-4 months 33 - 35 / today: I've had 2 serious relationships, with one year, one year and a half between them (back to dating) Staying single - and meeting men, dating and failing at it - was extremely important to me, as it allowed me to understand what I want out of a relationship, what sort of RS / interaction I want.
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