which would you prefer being single or being married?

I agree with you, life is so much richer sharing it with my best friend. I was single long enough to know the difference between the two. While single I thought I was pretty darn happy, but then the love bug smacked my upside my head and the next thing I know, I was married. I have no regrets either! Like I said, things are sweeter than ever that I now share every moment with my love.

Single or Married? This really is a hard one considering both has its ups and downs. I met the man I'm going to marry on August 8, 2008, 3 years ago. I was single for over 11 years and it does plain and simple get lonely, child or not. There's only so much one can do alone that having companionship came at a time that I just totally gave up on men. I enjoyed being free and single for a long time but when it came right down to it, I'm lucky and so much happier that I have such a wonderful man to now really enjoy life. Everything we do together now has meaning and leaves a memorable mark. Sure, I remember alot I've done single but sometimes not who was there actually doing things with me unless it was family. Yes, he would definitely have to find someone somewhat compatible, not totally how boring there just has to be some differences, and that loves to travel. There are definitely many women out there that I'm sure would love to travel. I know I did. Careers may get in the way, but that's life for you. Not everything is smooth, but don't we sure wish that to be. It just can't. I would'nt be surprised if your teacher found the right person on one of his travels. If there's a connection between your teacher and a woman he should meet, well the rest would speak for itself. You have to give a little to get a little and most couples, married or not, who are in love will want to go with each other almost everywhere. It will happen and until he shall meet someone, he should continue to do his passion. The right one will come along, and more than likely, when he gives up looking. It happened to me and quite a few people I know, found there love when they gave up on love.

i prefer to be married with someone who loves me more than his own life. Now, if no one will love me that way, i would prefer to be single all my life than being married with someone who will just ruin my happiness. What is important, whether you are single or married, you must be happy with your choice. Well, i love to travel! If only im not in a relationship right now, you can tell your prof. that i'm willing to share my life with him and he can travel the world with me... LOL.. just kidding. :P

Hello, Lalaine829. I would like to stay single until a certain part of my life. Being single means you have more freedom, you can do whatever you want whenever you want without having to explain it to anybody. Therefore, I would like to stay single until I am around my 25 years. Then, I would like to marry. Why? Because I'd like to know that I have responsabilities too, that I have a family who is waiting for me. I don't want to stay single forever. Being married means you now have another part of yourself to take care of, someone who will always be there for you and you will be always there for this person. Again, I believe that everything should come on the right time. Respectfully, Munhozmib.

Not EVERYONE is meant for marriage. Personally I hope my current companion will be by my side my entire life and I neither of us would prevent the other from achieving goals in life. For some people this is unfulfilling, and freedom brings them more comfort. There is not right or wrong answer to this. While the majority enjoy companionship and close personal relationship, while others are just plain loners for life. This could stem from childhood experiences which effects how we manage relationships for the rest of our lives. For example a child may feel that they may never be loved or accepted and learn that the only person they can depend on is themself. If they came from a family that deprived or neglected him-or had to compete for attention due to other siblings, they may crave absolute freedom and the opportunity to not have to compromise with anyone for once in there life. There is no normal person. If the majority want and need companionship, of course some people will want the opposite out of life. And theres nothing wrong with that.

I agree with you. I would need someone to be with me and shares my joys and sorrows! And your partner doesnt have to share the same views as you all the time.. after all opposites attract. Things you like and know will compliment the things that your partner likes and knows.. making both of you complete! And being in a relationship doesnt mean giving up things you like, you can choose to do them together or you can do it still by urself or with friends.. as periods of separation do make the bond stronger!

i don't think you can say that you wanna stay single for the rest of your life. it's something difficult to keep. not just because you travel a lot means that you wanna stay single. one time in your life, you will find that person who you would want to spend the rest of your life with without planning or expecting about it at the first place. it just happens. so, for me, it's difficult to say what you really wanna be. just enjoy your life day after day. changes will come along the way. have a nice day! anne

I agree. I was happy single, I lived my life for me and me alone, but there was always something missing. I have that now, and no I don't get to do whatever I want, but since we share the same interest, a lot of those things became much more fun with a partner with me. Good discussion!

I prefer being married. When you find the right one then being married is incredible. You always have someone to hold you tight. You always have someone to go to sleep beside you and make you feel safe. Plus you have a best friend to enjoy life with. My husband and I don't have all the same interests but we still share them and make an effort to learn about each others interests. I have started watching football with him. I wouldn't want to be single again. Especiallly not now that i have 3 kids .

I could do well eihter way and am independent. But I happen to have been married 25 years, so I like that. But if I was not maried, thet wuld be alright. Even in mariage, I have been independent and my husband and I support that in each other. (We both make our own choices alwyas. We just happen to be friends and live in the same house. We married to make sure that , if something happened to one of us, we would have a good life companion..or that if we needed insurance, etc..we could get that.)

I believe it is up to each individual and how they want to spend their life. Being married has its ups and downs and so does being single. I am a married woman for almost four years now. This is my second marriage. To tell you the truth it suits me fine. I don't want to be on the dating scene anyway. That kind of a life can prove to be lonely in my estimation. But then again, to each his own. It is nice though to have a constant partner in life that you can count on and the spend the remaining years with.

being single really gives you the freedom of your life, living the life you wanted, and doing what you want to do which means what you want now would not be like what you want for tomorrow.. having a relationship or a spouse means to double the responsibility you area facing now and obligation for the family that you'll be having..that's why it is called "settle down" because you're not as free as what you are when you're single, and you have to settle yourself in a situation and in a place where you can face the responsibilities inside relationship.. i'm also a traveler, an outgoer in nature, i've also experienced relationship, but now i'm single that's why i can tell..

I like being married to my husband. I did not like my first husband. It was constant battles for independence and control. I was dissappointed in that one many times for many reasons. My husband now is a terrific man who actively tries to make me hapy, and I reciprocate his efforts in kind. Marriage is about partnership. You don't have to be together all the time everywhere, joined at the hip. You do, however need to communicate openly and often. You need share views and goals. It helps if you share beliefs, but is not utterly necessary. Love is also an important factor, let's not forget. But many couples who love each other will not have successful marriages. I don't know that it works for everyone, but for me, it does because my partner is the right one for me.

i still prefer to get married? i know we can still have children even we're single. but for me i should have it legally. like, getting married. now, if we dont match and decided to separate, atleast ive tried. i can also travel even im married. i cant live single forever, its so loneyl and empty. at least if i have children i can be with them until i get old.

Sometimes, no matter how much we want to have someone to share our life with, that just isn't God's plan for us. Nor is it our destiny. Being single or married both have their good and bad points. And it really depends on the person if he is more comfortable being free to do his thing without being answerable to anyone or if he or she would rather have a partner to enjoy activities with. For those who prefer staying single, there is family and friends to support and love you. And remember, getting married does not always gurantee you will stay married.

Our anniversary is on August 20th and my husband and I will be married for 36 years. I love him very much and would not have to live life without him. I love him more than I did when we got married. The road at times has not been smooth but we weathered the storm and came out stronger for it. I prefer being married and love it.

I am married now, so obviously I preferred it. lol But I married at the age of 27. So i enjoyed being single for a long time. To compare, i still wanted my status now. I do enjoyed being single then. But I enjoyed more being married and had kids.

I agree with you, life is so much better having someone to share it with. I'm happier than I was when I was single, I'm spending the rest of my life with the person I love. Being single is alright, but it gets boring and lonely after awhile, you get tired of being by yourself.

For everything there is a time. You have to be single for sometime also should get married. In the both situations advantages are there. Of-course disadvantage also there. We have to see the both. As of now i am single. I am enjoying my life. After some years i will get married. Then also i think i will enjoy my life the way i am enjoying my life so far.

Hi there ! It's a tricky question for anybody . Like your Professor , I also like to travel frequently . I agree that it is very difficult to find a girl who equally enjoys traveling like me . But more than that the girl should be understanding and adaptable to my kind of thinking . The girl should also expect the same kind of attitude from me .