Are you happy being single?
By carrine
@carrine (2743)
Philippines
March 22, 2010 7:23pm CST
During my younger age, i prefer to be single honestly. im not the type of girl who is the marrying type. id rather have this kind of mindset to have a live in partner than having a husband. but u know what guys, as im getting old my mindset and i myself discover of something. im tired of being single and alone, though i have kids. its really different actually. i mean im tired of planning alone, tired of everything. i dont know if its too late to realize this stuff.
can you share anything about what i felt? thanks and Godbless us all!
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23 responses
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
29 May 10
I am not single, i am happily married since 1966, i have grownup kids and grandkids..you say you did not want to have a husband but only a live in partner, and you have kids too, i get bit puzzled, will you please elaborate..
Sorry for late response.. Thanks for sharing.
Welcome always.
Cheers.
Prof
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@carrine (2743)
• Philippines
29 May 10
i know you will really think its kinda stupid idea huh.. hahaha but thats what i want before. or let me say thats what i prefer before.. to just have a live in partnert and not get married. but now it changed and sorry also their not asking me to marry. LOL
@cowboyofhell (3063)
• Philippines
25 Mar 10
to be single means to be free. i guess its just the world i belong. but im not totally sure if this is forever. i may find the girl ill be with someday but as of now its very comfortable to remain single. it can be because as years go by theres no more chance to enjoy the life of a single. if women are easy fish to catch then im not single anymore right now. thank god they arent.
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@chen_leave (7)
• China
26 Mar 10
now iam a student, 23 years old, im single ,i use my parents' money im not able to make money by myself ,im happy now ..
@engrdng06 (248)
• Japan
29 Mar 10
I am happy being single during the time I havent experienced having a boyfriend. but the time I started having a boyfriend, I feel like I am out of place since all my friends have their boyfriends. After then, I realized I am not happy at all being single anymore.
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@leothelegend (2)
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29 Mar 10
I personaly quite enjoy being single, but sometimes it's just not feelling right about it, some thing's missing from life. I tempoprlly feels like a empty bag myself, which i found crezy afterwrds cuz i'm perfectlly fine without anybody else bothering me~
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@kgwat70 (13388)
• United States
24 Mar 10
I too agree that when I was younger being single was a good thing as there were other things that I needed and wanted to concentrate on like education and making money to be able to support a family. As life has gone on I have become more lonely and have been on some dates but have yet to find the right woman. I see a lot of happy couples when I go out and makes me sad that I do not have that person in my life yet. It is never too late to be in a relationship though I wish that I was more aggressive and not as shy when trying to meet someone or tell someone how I feel about them. Hope that you find that special someone.
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@animegirl334 (3263)
• United States
23 Mar 10
I'm alright with being single and making decisions by myself. I've never really had a boyfriend actually and it used to bother me a lot since a lot of my friends had someone but now I'm a little overwhelmed with school work and family issues to think about that. If being single bothers you, go find someone or find a hobby that keeps you busy so you wouldn't think about it. I don't know what you would be saying it's too late to find someone. You look very pretty in your profile picture.
@homeshoppers (6166)
• Philippines
23 Mar 10
being single is fine as long as your still young. as you can have all the time to have fun without bothering anyone. but once your getting old, all you want is company, someone to be with, to talk with and even to see with everyday once you go home and out the house. its still nice to have someone specially when im old already.
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@vandana7 (100282)
• India
23 Mar 10
Hi Carrine, I just checked your profile, you are much too young to say it is too late! I am a confirmed single - though not of my own choosing. But nevertheless, I am single, and I would be very happy, if people wouldnt say you are not married, you dont have children, why dont you adopt mine, or write properties to my children. That hurts. And other than this, everybody wants to plan my life - who will look after me? They were never there when I was young but suddenly they are concerned. :) So those type of things annoy me. I guess something equivalent would be there even if I were married. So that should not be an issue I suppose. Other than that - honestly - I didnt feel the need to get married. I will be honest some more - the reason I contemplated marriage was only to feel physically secure and not because I really cared.
@dimitarivanov (228)
• Netherlands
23 Mar 10
Well I am a single guy and I can say for guys it's easier to be single than girls. That's jut normal. I've found myself occupied with interesting things to do like reading, watching movies going out with friends and get smashed, travel a lot more. It's not like I don't miss my ex but it's harder to live without my friends and all the things I love doing. I mean I got practically bored out of her, she was constantly complaining and wanking about everything at the end, she even started lying to me and going behind my back giving me reasons to be single again. I am a happy guy afterall, because I don't give in emotions about the break-up and I've been doing all I wanted to all along. What was that song again, It's a wonderful life... =D
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@crackx (628)
• Belgium
23 Mar 10
I'd say you can be happy in both ways, single or with another person.
It's your own personality that decides which one is fit for you.
If you have the time and are really sociable, very willing to take care of another,
there shouldn't be reasons that persuade you
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@MaiaMontero (2)
• Philippines
23 Mar 10
I'm happy with my life right now, but I would say that I'm not happy being single.
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@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
23 Mar 10
Being single is definitely happier!! haha =D BUt being attachment has much more sense of security!! hehe
KNowing that whenever we are down or sad, there will be a him/her right beside us, to lend support, lend listening ears and a shoulder to cry on.. The committment to the relationship is there, and that's what most singles are avoiding.. hehe ^_^
SO, both has got its advantages and disadvantages.. And since u are with kids, being attach will definitely be much happier for u ^_^
@gunagohan (3414)
• India
23 Mar 10
I'm 21 now...I never had any girl crossing my feelings..I always love being single..
Single's life always rocks when i'm spending my father's money..
Some of them might have a partner or a girl friend and they have to spend for their girl friend at this younger age, so i prefer to be single until i start earning..
So after i find money in my own hands i might fall in love..
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@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
23 Mar 10
Hi Carrine,
I've been single for 26 years in my life. it was a happy, simple, and busy one. until i finally decided to get married and life was so great since then. i can't imagine life without my husband and my kids. i am lucky enough to meet the right person to be my partner for life and lovely special kids to take care of. they are my life.
@indocorner (546)
• Indonesia
23 Mar 10
honestly, i'll answer no, i'm not. i'd prefer having partner(husband) to accompany me in my entire life. It's natural to need a companion unless it's not normal. Having husband, we can plan our lives together n share everything.
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@mcnash (19)
• Philippines
23 Mar 10
You sound like you are not happy. I don't see anything wrong with being single or with being married. Nothing is wrong either if you decide to just live together with your long-time boyfriend or if you decide to be a single mom. It's your life. You should do what you think can make you happy. You mentioned that you have kids. I think as long as you are being responsible as a person and as a mother and keeping your kids well provided then you are doing a great job. If you fell short in some places, try to figure out what is best for you, for your life and of course, for your kids. Make some plans. Work your hardest to reach your goals. It's not too late.