What you think about living alone ?
By newmind_in
@newmind_in (118)
India
April 25, 2009 12:34pm CST
Now a days as we are breaking down into nuclear families already the size of a family is limited and upon that sometimes through will or through circumstances we need to live alone.
do u think it better or not .
like in my case for studies i have to live alone from this June and i don't think it will suit me.
so what you think about living alone ????
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16 responses
@Margajoe (4746)
• Germany
25 Apr 09
Personally I beleive it has a lot of advantages.
Especially while studying.
I wanted to stay alone, and I enjoyed being by myself.
The house stays cleaner, you don't need to consider anyone else.
You have freedom to do as you please when you please.
Watch TV or listen to music, ect...
But, since over two years I meet someone and he has been living with
me ever since and I am getting along with this too.
But a relationship is not always easy, but it also has it's advantages.
Being a lone is easier.
Take care, have a nice weekend!
@Margajoe (4746)
• Germany
27 Apr 09
Icing with irritations.
Now you can study when you want where you want.
When you have someone else there, they will put on the TV or music.
That can get irritating when you need to concentrate.
But on the other hand, when you are home (or coming home) there is someone there to talk too. That is nice.
Take care have a nice evening.
@newmind_in (118)
• India
26 Apr 09
Ya it has both advantages and disadvantages .
i think the right place is the most important thing to be seen while living alone.
and if one gets a partner ... its icing on the cake ..rght
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@newmind_in (118)
• India
28 Apr 09
like every thing has two sides ... so this thing also has its pluses and minuses .
chao
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@techgurl (451)
• Greece
25 Apr 09
I lived alone for awhile, and it was the best thing ever. I know it might sound scary a first, but on the contrary, it isn't. Its not even difficult, doing the housework, cooking, etc. You will have all the time for yourself, all the silence you need for studying, and no roommates or family nagging you. You will probably get to like it.
@rexythesexy (174)
• India
26 Apr 09
Its really boring to live alone .You go mad and all the bad thoughts come to your mind and you go to depression .So I wont prefer to live alone I would like to be with the partner atleast if he is not worth it lol.. :)
@hana_tsukushi (136)
• Philippines
26 Apr 09
for first timers, it's hard because you got used on seeing your family everyday. but later, you will realize that it's also fun because you will get to know yourself better.i believe that if a person will be living alone, there's a big possibility that that person will be more matured as the time goes by because he/she is out of the circle of independence.that person will realize the things that he/she should have done earlier when that person is still not in the process of maturing.
@newmind_in (118)
• India
26 Apr 09
yup am also thinking like this .
it will be difficult for me in the beginning but ill get to know my limits n strength .
lets see how it works out.
@arkasen (748)
• India
28 Apr 09
Are you living with your friends in hostel?? I think living in hostel with friends is something everybody should experience in their life. Its a great fun. You can go out with your friends for traveling, you can hang out with them all day long. When you are apart from your home you can do what ever you like. This is one big advantage. Because there will be no one to restrict you.
But this is good only for couple of years. I think its always better to live with your parents and family. Because they are the one who will take care of you the most. When you are ill they will take care you, when you are sad then they will give you mental support.
The best option is that enjoy some time alone and then live with your family forever.
@newmind_in (118)
• India
28 Apr 09
YA well ill be living my colg life as i can say .
with friends away from family but not to far . I can always travel back ..its just 3 hrs from my place .
but i think it will be a nice experience for me .
looking forward for it .
@newmind_in (118)
• India
27 Apr 09
well i wasnt talking about solitude prison
just living alone and studding
@sophie_dfuss (2365)
• Philippines
26 Apr 09
I have been living alone for a long while now. I don't get along with my mother that well. I used to be a working student and I am not living with my parents since I was in my college days. I like living alone as I can study more, have more freedom, I can do what ever I want and nobody is manipulating me. There are times that living alone is not also good. I get lonely sometimes and when I am sick, I have to call my childhood friend so that she can take me to the nearest hospital. Me and my bf are planning to live in together so that we can start a family in the future.
@newmind_in (118)
• India
26 Apr 09
Yaa
well it bad when ur alone n sick .
but its gud now u gonna have a family
all the best for that
@sweetashoney (3597)
• United States
25 Apr 09
I have lived by myself for a few years now. I like it, you don't have to answer to anyone but yourself for what ever you do around the house. I don't have to pick up after anyone else and I can do what ever I want. Just think about it you can even strip down to your underwear in the living room if you wanted to because no ones around to see you.
@newmind_in (118)
• India
26 Apr 09
well thats right and ya that is something everyone wanna do once in lifetime . Am looking forward to live alone now.
thanx to all your replies .
@tabachi (263)
• Philippines
26 Apr 09
there's nothing wrong with living alone especially if the circumstance require you to do so...it could have its share of advantages and disadvantages..but of course..you have to weigh things well and see that living alone works to your advantage...it could be lonely though but you can always put up with this..if you need to live alone fro convenience or for some other practical reasons,then do it...
@kprofgames (3091)
• United States
25 Apr 09
When I was back in school I did enjoy living alone. I liked the freedom. You have your own expenses but that's not a bad thing either because you're still controling how much water you use or tv you watch.
I did pick up a roommate here and there, but made sure their schedule would offset mine. We shared an appartment, but we still had our own personal space because rarely were we there at the same time.
I think there is a big difference about being alone and being lonely. You can always go out if you want to see people, but it's hard to get rid of people when you want to be alone.
@newmind_in (118)
• India
26 Apr 09
Ya rightly said . thats the main thing am concerned with . well ill keep ur advice in my mind. thanx for ur reply
@makeupartisteileen (653)
• Singapore
25 Apr 09
yes some parts you will getting like it , because you got much more freedom, but you must really independent , do your own house work , do your own thing without anyone helping you , no one taking care of you , if you are a independent people you should . but make sure you about 18 year old , it at least not causing your mum, dad worry about you so much.
@nzldzh (75)
• China
26 Apr 09
Living alone means you can"t get in touch with other people ,and there are also not one can see you for a long time .the best thing for living along is you can think of something quite ,you can know what you are dreaming and what you are going to do the next time .
@Hedwig (283)
• China
26 Apr 09
I love to live alone.Because it makes me feel at ease. You can do whatever you want in your own place and there is no need to worry about influencing others.
In your case ,you have to live alone for study. I think it is great.Since living alone can spare distractions and make it easier for you to focus on your study.
@HazelSkyye54 (4)
• United States
26 Apr 09
Well I grew up in a home with two parents and a brother. I went to a college dorm and a college apartment with roommates, but when I graduated I moved away and into an apartment by myself. A year later I bought a house. I have now been on my own for 4 years.
I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I decorate the way I want to. I stay up as late as I want to or sleep in when I want to. I can leave dishes dirty in the sink or play music as loud as I want. Not just that, but sometimes it is nice to be able to just relax on your own and be able to hear yourself think. I do have two cats, which I think without having them - it might be a bit more lonely.
I think that it helped me to truly know myself better. I had been a daughter, a girlfriend, etc. but for these 4 years I wasn't really answering to anyone but myself so I got a better awareness of who I was.
I invite friends over from time to time or go to their homes, obviously. But I often find myself just wanting to be back in my own space.
It isn't as bad as you might think, but we all have different personalities. I tend to think I have a bit more of a solitude nature maybe than most.
Good Luck, either way you will see if you like it or not!
@newmind_in (118)
• India
26 Apr 09
Well as everyone says .. two sides of coin.
I to like solitude and i think it will be a nice experience for me to be alone .
lets see if it would work out for me or not.
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
26 Apr 09
I live alone and I have for 20 years now! I love it! I did live with two different men over the years and realized I didn't like! I don't trust many people and this one reason I don't have or ever will have a roommate! I love my privacy and I don't have to tell anyone where I am going or when I'll be back! I don't have all the stress some people have living with other people! Living alone is always been for me!
@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
26 Apr 09
Living alone is all right for a student. Since you need a lot of time for study and you do have to attend classes and meet with your friends for discussion.
Living alone for an elderly person with healthy problem is a bit risky. Unless he or she has children living nearby and can pop in to help out. Otherwise, he or she has to maintain very good relationship with neighbours and friends.
Anyway, living alone doesn't mean lonely. Having a lot of friends to chat with, to share feelings, and having internet access do make a lot of difference.