Being newly single is a scary thing to some

United States
July 10, 2009 10:35pm CST
I am using this site to open up and being able to speak my mind. I have been single since december I Know what you are sayin. WOW long time lol (joke) But I trully feel like I have been alone much longer than that , Me and my ex my sons father were together for 8 years and tried working it out for my son. It just wasnt meant to be so much has happend between he and I. I just couldnt do it any longer. Being that said. I am terrified of dating again and the thought of going through the whole getting to know you scares me to death. I have no clue why. I often feel very shy and not so confident in myself. I think that can be a major turnoff to men and maybe? scare them away. The whole being single feels so brand new to me and forgot what it was like and how to deal with it. I find myself feeling lonely at times.I just need help in how to deal with this. I have dated some and I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve alot of the time. I have also been told I am just way to sweet and nice. I use to think that was a good thing.. Apparently it isnt.? Some advice anything would be greatly appreciated thanx
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
11 Jul 09
I had a 19 year marriage and I know what you mean when you say you've been alone so much longer than you really have. We weren't meant to be, either. When I was on my own after all those years, I felt free--no longer cooking, cleaning, picking up after someone who treated me like a maid. I could do-and still can--anything I want, when I want and not answer to anyone. Being single is nice! Although I'm not interested in dating at all, I might not turn it down if a man asked me out. But I love being single. I really don't want to go through all that again, the insanity of love and all that. But if it happens, it happens. I just won't go looking for it. Now, you're a lot younger than I am so you may be impatient a little to get into another relationship but please, please don't push it. You need this time to "find" yourself, to gel as a person. You were married fairly young, right? Go places, do things, meet a lot of people, your confidence will grow as the days unwind and you discover that you can do anything you set your mind to. When you don't need a man in any way, shape or form--that's when you're probably ready for another relationship. Good luck!
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• United States
20 Jul 09
Thank you so much for your advice it was very helpfull and I will try to be more patient and not just settle for anything. Your words of advice were great thank you
• Philippines
12 Jul 09
I admire women who can stay single and not worry about it. It seemed to me a scary thing as well, but that was all in the past. Thinking about the fear made me enter one wrong relationship to another, it's not healthy at all. I realized it's better to be single and not hurting anybody than being in a relationship where pain and insecurity is imminent. I have been "single" for years when my ex-hubby and I separated ways and I found it enjoyable to be free and be able to decide for myself and not worry about someone else's thoughts and feelings. You shouldn't be lonely at all. Being single and being alone are two different things. Go out with your friends, have fun, if you are dating guys, good for you. Being nice and sweet is a plus, if guys don't dig your sweetness then they don't deserve you at all. Go with the flow, you'll leave the single phase again when you're ready. God bless..
• Philippines
16 Jul 09
Shucks! Thanks for the BR You rock babe!
• United States
20 Jul 09
I really enjoyed what you had to say, everything was so very true. I am enjoying the single life very much and enjoying meeting new people. Again thank you so much for the great words of wisdom :P
• United States
11 Jul 09
Don't be scared. Just make sure that what you are looking for this time around will be there when you meet that certain person. There are times that you meet people that are so charming, but don't fall for it. Charm only lasted for a few minutes, after that, there should be something more than that. Treat it as window shopping, just look around first and don't settle until you find the one that you can't live without. Goodluck!!!
• United States
20 Jul 09
I apreciate you takin the time to respond to my post. I greatky appreciate it. I love hearing what others have to say
• United States
11 Jul 09
Iwas songle for three years before i met the guy im with now and it was definitly a lonely time in my life. But it was worth the wait. Its hard putting yourself out there for rejection or hurt, but sometimes in order to get hat we truly want we have to fall so hard until we reach our goal. I lve everything about the guy im with now. He was worth the climb.
• United States
20 Jul 09
Your words give me some hope that I will find the guy I am searching for. Thank you for your words :)
@Citychic (4067)
• United States
11 Jul 09
Being newly single is a scary thing to some! Hello friend, It's been quite a while since I've been single but if I might offer some advice try to concentrate on getting yourself together. Do whatever it will take to try to pick up your self esteem. There is a lot of good that can come from a person spending time with their self. You could focus on trying to build up your spiritual life. Or you could spend time working on your career. Or doing voluteer work, or something good for others. Sit down and try to make a list of strong character traits that you would like to see in your next relationship then put the list in a place where you will see it every day, like a bathroom mirror.( According to the laws of attraction, ur dream man will appear. It would be even better if you find a picture of what you like and post it along with the character traits). Also spend time doing things that you haven't done in a while. There is so much that you could do, instead of worrying about men. At the right time, you will meet the one that is meant for you. In the meantime try to enjoy your life by taking it one day at a time. Believe that he will come along just in time and he will. Good luck to you and may the man of your dreams walk into your life before too long. God bless you.
• United States
20 Jul 09
Thank you so much doll for your great words of advice they have helpd
@julbau18 (273)
• Philippines
11 Jul 09
Its ok to be single. Be open-minded and try to think that not all mens a same. Enjoy your life dating. Have friends first, getting to know each is much better. Relax and dont worry time will come there will be somebody for you. Appreciate mens arounds you. Focus yourself on being happy everyday. Always smile and you will meet your boy.
• United States
20 Jul 09
Thank you for taking the time to respond to my discussion. Everyones advice is greatly appreciated and I take a lil of what everyone has to say. Thank you again :)
@modstar (9605)
• Philippines
11 Jul 09
Why not? I think you're beautiful enough to keep men chasing you. Being sweet is a plus factor! Who wouldn't want a sweet girl in a time where everybody has become vicious? I've been single for more than a year now and yeah it kind of worries me because i'm already 29 but then i guess it's better than being in a relationship that's just doomed from the start. Right now i'm taking my time. I think you pretty much have a great personality and i guess being single is just good for a short period of time. Just enjoy your time as a single person. Keep in mind that not everybody has the opportunity to enjoy like singles. lol!
• United States
20 Jul 09
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am trying my best there really are times where i enjoy the single life its just some moments I get lonely sorta speak.
• Pakistan
14 Jul 09
if you are still single than make friendship with me