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For over 4 years I was single. And I do mean single, completely celibate. I learned how to enjoy my own company and although I wouldn't say I was ecstatically happy I was ok. Then I dated again, which was actually really nice. I felt part of the human race again. I could socialise with other couples. I always felt like a gooseberry when I was with couples before. Now I'm single again and I'm miserable. I want to have a social life and apparently you need a partner for that. It seems that life is designed for couples. I'm almost tempted to join a dating agency but that just seems a bit.....desperate.
Whatever I do I'm not staying single. Life doesn't have any meaning when you cant share it with anyone
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I am single and still have fun. You don't need to be with someone 2b happy.
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Oh Shadrack come on! Go for it guy There are lots and lots of sites out there for people, who are trying to find other people to be with, Don't hold back! She's waiting...can you find her?
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The scary thing is...I don't mind being alone, I just don't want to be lonely.
Testycatlady
Testycatlady
Ive been 'single' practically my whole life. I prefer it this way. All my friends who have mental illness who were involved or married are ether divorced, getting divorced, or breaking up with their partners. I am beginning to think We'd be happier staying single under certain conditions.
Not everyone is this best for, just some of us.
IMHO.
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..being single can be fun....just got to find the right places...>:)
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hell,i love being single, no one to argue with. come and go as you please.
GeorgiaW
GeorgiaW
I know it is easier in many cases to get out and do things as a couple but it is not necessairy in order to have an active and fun life.
My daughter (26) is recently out of a relationship and she is loving being single but she does have a mixed group of friends that she can visit with and go out with. It does not bother her to be the odd man out when with friends in couples relationships. She figures being alone is much better then being stuck with someone who brings her down.
If you aren't sharing life with friends now just because you are single I'd say you need to check out some new friends and open up to new activities where relationship status is not so important.
Testycatlady
Testycatlady
zippydogg is rite. I like going to Christian singles clubs myself. I don't drink, and there they don't pressure you to.
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I've done the single thing. Freedome to do what you like is something that is fun for a while but when you get into your 40's you start to think about the future. Its not a nice thought when theres only you in it.
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Shad Im about to be single please dont scare me
Testycatlady
Testycatlady
Ummmm..... Shadrack?...... I don't know if you noticed.... but I'm in my early 40's. I'm 41 going on 42 years old.
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Sleepy, If I was your age I wouldnt be worrying. Your young and a cuttie so you'll have to beat the blokes off with a shitty stick ;)
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A shitty stick?
Gross!!!
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Go for it, Shad.. You are a funny and witty man. I know there is someone out there that is just waiting to have fun with you. Don't doubt yourself, please, just do it.
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Got to agree with you Shad. I am happy on my own, there is nothing wrong with being single. But....when you are our age, as such, MOST other friends are therefore in couples, hence making it difficult to socialise! Well, thats my opinion anyway...xx
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