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How many people in DS Land are single for whatever reason? How many believe they would not be as depressed if they were married or in a serious relationship? I know (logically) that everyone must be happy with themselves. No other person has the ability to make us better, etc., but how many believe having a partner would make our lives better? I will start by saying that personally I think I would be better if I was with the right person especially during the holidays). Hopefully, you guys understand that I am not talking about people who are in rocky or wrong relationships. That just makes matters worse. Please let me know what you think.
scurrie
scurrie
I feel the same. You should be happy with yourself but if I was with the right girl my soulmate then I think I would be doing better
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Um its not beng with someone who makes you happy. Only you can be happy... in fact having another person around can make you worse.
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nope i like being with me more of me to go around :)

yes I'm a narcissist and an egomaniac lol
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I've been divorced twice and lived for about 3 years celibate. In the end I decided to start dating again and, yeas life is better when you take it on as a couple. Especially if it's the right person. Looking back, the happiest times of my life were when things were going well in my relationships. Then again some of the worst times where when they went tits up!
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I am married but there are times where I feel that I wish I were single so my hubby wouldnt have to witness or go through the things I do.
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Amen to pixiedust, I feel so bad putting my love through this that I wish I was alone. And it's hard to put on a happy face for him when I'm trying so hard not to cry.
bebu
bebu
I have always had the worst taste in men - if there is an asshole in the room, trust me, I would be attracted. So, in my case, I think I am better off single - I truly don't believe there is such a thing as a happy relationship. Sorry to be so negative.
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here here Pixie and Lost, but if not for my love I think I would be more apt to give up quicker. It is always good to have some one who understands and supportive on your side.
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for now...i just like myself....but maybe one day..i can share me with someone..till then..happy hols...
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I'm married and my wife is always there for me when i'm down
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Odd1out: That is fabulous. I wish I had that. Bebu: we seem to have the same taste in men and I seem to mostly date professional men. Where are the good guys hiding?
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I agree with LGS and scurrie. I've been through enough now in life to understand that having someone by your side isn't the complete answer, but it certainly does help!
ChiTownBear
ChiTownBear
Single ... I am just me either way
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at the moment i couldnt c how me being with som1 would make me feel better
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I sometimes wish I could find someone. But inside, I don't think I have what it takes to make a relationship work. I've had 2 bad marriages, one short, one long. Both bad. I like being alone about 80% of the time. I lack patience, I worry to much and have anxiety. Until I sort through my own stuff, I'm not too good for a full time partnership.
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