Do you think being Single or having a Partner/Family is better?

Hi easy888. Firstly, I find it hard to believe you are single, because from all your posts, I feel you are a very nice lady. However, I don't think it matters whether you are single at this stage, if you are happy with it. Don't rush things, good things happen to those who wait. I was single for quite some time, but that never worried me. When I did find the right girl, I do admit it took a little bit of getting used to, knowing it wasn't only me any more, that if I did things at home, it would now affect another person, not just me. Once I got used to it though, I've never been happier. I can talk more to my wife than I ever could to my mates, and together we have worked through a lot of tough times, and came through even stronger. I would never give it up, and in fact would now be lost if I didn't have my wife and son with me!

there is no such thing as to which is better or not.it depends on the choice of an individual whether he would live his life in celibacy or not.there are a lot of people who feels pressured by what society dictates of them.we should not be affected by what others would like us to do with our lives.theirs are only suggestions and it is up to us to decide which way we are to go.

Married life is one of the important stages in everyones life. whithout which the living will not be complete on the earth. It is a devine life, I married 12 years ago and I am blessed with a son and a daughter. Even now my wife looks brand new to me. This life has made me a man and helped me to understand the world.

we are on the same boat...i guess waiting for the right person would not answer which life is better...the people we meet everyday leads us to where we will be happy...it is just a matter of taking the chance to know more the people we meet and by that, happiness comes in...

I have seperated from my partner. So I am now single and have a family! The best of both worlds! Ideally I would love to be in a happy loving relationship, however as I do not want any more children I am in no hurry to find that special someone.

Being married isn't for everyone, neither is being single. I got married later in life at 26 and didn't really date much before that. I was happy for the most part and had some pretty lofty goals that were important to me at my younger stage in life. I'm glad I waited to get married. I was more mature and am a lot more happy with my life and can concentrate on the family a whole lot more...however the job keeps getting in the way with lots of travel...however, I'll retire at 41 in four years...So, I can't complain. My wife is younger then me, so we when we got married we were on a level maturity stage. The relationship was a nice fit all the way around. Would I say this stage of my life is happier? Thats a relative question but I will add it is much more fulfilling. I guess it boils down what you want in life.

I wouldn't trade my family for anything in this world. Single life wasn't all that fun, ya know?

Give me that family life anyday! I love having children and being involved in their lives and activities. I love having a husband with whom I share everything. Sure there are stressful times, but I wouldn't take anything for my life with my family!

For the longest time I was against commitment. I didn't think I had it in me to commit myself to one person. I would date guys but never for long. Then I had my daughter. She was the first real commitment that I made in my life. I still had a hard time commiting to a man. Then six years ago I met a guy in a chatroom. We had a lot in common and I looked forward to us talking daily. I finally agreed to mmet him in person three months after we first talked. Everything went wonderful. I agreed to meet with him again the following week. I explained to him at this time that I had a hard time commiting to anyone but my daughter. He said we would see how it goes. We continues to date for about six months before I felt like I needed out of the relationship. He asked me what was wrong I explained that I needed a break. He said fine and I thought that was it. One week later he showed up at my house. I asked him what he was doing there. He informed me that he gave me a one week break and that he hoped I enjoyed it because it would be my last. We have now been together a little over six years. We plan to marry by the end of this year. I didn't think that I would ever be the type to make such a large commitment. It was easy for me to commit to raising my children but it was hard for me to commit to loving a man.

I am married for 3 years. I have 2 kids, a 2 year old and a 5 month old. Both boys. Sometimes, I miss being single. Being single means fun, fun, fun. Now I have other people to think about... my family. I prioritize their needs than mine and everyuthing I do is primarily for them. Its hard sometimes but one thing's for sure, my life is much happier, more fulfilled and more inspired.

I was married at 19 and have always feared being alone. I ended up in bad relationships as a result. At age 40, I became single again and have remained single since. (almost 3 years now!) It was very difficult, but I now have more self esteem knowing that I don't need someone else in my life to take care of me. I am enjoying it so much that I'm not sure I even want to be in a relationship again. But if I do someday, I know with complete confidence that I will be in it because I WANT to, not because I NEED to.

hai Anna, I'll like to enjoy my life as a single person and can have total freedom.At one stage if u think of being with family than it will awasome me lot of people having lot's of problem.citi life is full of fastness and having lots of problem in metro city and family bring more problem to it socially and economiclly.One man can handle or care for himself or herself bt wht lots of troble to already existing he can never dare to invite more trobles.,got it

Pros and Cons for both Single and Married. Single ~ freedom, you can do whatever you want as long as you inform your parent. Married ~ you have lesser freedom, you need to take care of the family,. . emh I mean 3 families, your parent family, your spouse family, your own family. When I first married, I had to change my lifestyle a little to accomodate one another. Instead of everything is being done by my parent, I had to do it myself.

Life before the marriage was good, after the marriage is very very good, that's depends on your partner and the children you are going to have in your life. Give up is main course of the life after the marriage.

If you have a partner you want be single. if you are single you want a partner.

i was marriage for 10 years after i'm devorced, now i live alone, i've a boyfiend, but he live in onether city we see in a weekend.....are a best. a good rapport, i'm happy, in my home i've only ny dog whith me, is like a son........

Life totally changes when you settle down and start a family- I changed my life a bit different- I had a baby and then settled down with my soul mate. Being single was fun- careless- just like you said- no one to answer to- Do things on a whim.. didn't need to think about others plans before making your own. But I wouldn't trade my family for anything- I love coming home everyday from work- My family is here. I love doing things together- and planning together- sure we still do our separate things "girls night out" or "guys night out" but nothing compares to a nice relaxing night watching movies together at home.

The single life was fun because you could come and go as you pleased and do whatever you felt like at any given time but, for me anyways, nothing comapres to family life especially the unconditional love you get from your kids and having that special someone to share your life with (good and bad)

life is not really a matter of whether getting married or not. the attitude that you have as to how to proceed with life is perfect as it is. if an excellent partner shall show up, then marriage is worth considering. if not, then staying single is the best option. i should have taken this insight seriously when i was still single. this should have spared me so much disappointments, pain and anguish in life. the good thing about my life now is, my three children all grew up with me and they have become desirable individuals in this society. although my youngest child has not yet fully recovered from his illness, he is doing fine and i love him so much. he is worth all the effort. sacrifices will always be entailed in immeasurable levels, once the children come and one parent is all that's left to tackle and deal with all the troubles to come along with it.

I prefer to have a relationship with someone I care about. I have done the marriage thing but it didn't work out. We wasn't right for each other. I got two great sons from that relationship. I have done the dating scene but didn't care too much for that. I like to be in a nice solid relationship that I know will last a lifetime. I currently have that. I have found the lady in my life that helps to make me happy. We are both prepared to spend the rest of our lives together. While I know nothing is set in stone we will both work hard to make tis last. She has three beautiful children. Two boys and a girl that I will try to be a wonderful father to.