Being single is cool
By vijayanths
@vijayanths (7877)
India
June 12, 2010 8:53am CST
There is no commitments, no obligations, no worrying, no heartaches..... etc etc
Still, we choose not to remain single, why?
May be we learn to love, experience the ultimate pleasures,
We get our hearts broken too,
And that is love and life.
What do you think?
6 people like this
45 responses
@weasel81 (2496)
• Australia
12 Jun 10
yes it is good at times, but there's other times when u want a partner there to share the joys of something with you. i'm currently bored as, and i'm only newly single.
i guess we got to learn from things we experience in life. to make us a better person, so when the right one comes along we can handle things better.
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@vijayanths (7877)
• India
18 Jul 10
hi, weasel81, it's true that it is good at times, but there's other times when you want a partner to share the joys and sorrows with you. I also think you should get into a relationship when the right one comes along your life. Don't miss that opportunity.
@starsailover (7829)
• Mexico
12 Jun 10
Hi weasel: I think it's a part of human nature to want to have a person to love forever. I agree with you, we get experience on the things we passed through. So no regrets. We just need to learn and be better persons. Thanks for your answer. Have a nice day.
ALVARO.
@ladysurvivor (4746)
• Malaysia
17 Jun 10
Yeah, sometimes I do think about it too. Being single is less burdening and we can whatever we want. We don't have to compromise on anything, and tolerating is not likely be in the dictionary of our lives. But I still get married. I think the reason of why I get married is due to the fact that I want to have a permanent person who will care for me in the future. I don't want to spend my life living alone. Even though I have friends it is totally different especially when all the friends will get married and leave me one day.
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@insulin (2479)
• Philippines
12 Jun 10
Being single is cool yes but just for awhile but soon you will realize that being single is lonely like no one loves you at all.
I know a lot of people been single for 12 till 20 years but after all,
they will look for a person still just to be with them when they grow old.
Yes single is fun with no headache heartaches but how will you feel the love if you will not get hurt?Problems will be always there and the reason why there much more bigger problems than cool life is Happy moments should be treasure for the rest of our life.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
12 Jun 10
Hi, insulin, I know very well you are not taking insulin. You have a strange taste, you are different.
@vandana7 (100617)
• India
12 Jun 10
I just wrote a nice response and mylot did abracadabra, whoosh!
Problem is mylot does it everytime I reply responsibly!
Anyway, here is the gist -
I am fine with my status, in fact, given a second chance, I wouldnt change this aspect. :) Wish though jealous mongers amongst your side of fence would not tease us on some issues. I think we experience some hardships, but the results are well worth it. At least so far, it seems my life is bed of roses. :) I know of a family that has three children. The elder son is Lt. Col. in Indian Army, the second one is in TCS, and the girl is in the US. The elderly couple had to sell their home at the age of 75+, none of the children came forward to save their home for them. So having children does not guarantee old age security. Its as risky an investment as putting monies in share market.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
12 Jun 10
I know you are telling the real life examples. You are projecting the 1% of people. Bad example. I can show you 99% of families who take care of old people. My parents were with me till the end. If I become very old and need support my sons will be there for me.
I can't live single, I am sure about that.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
12 Jun 10
Hi, Vandana, you give your points like a smart lawyer-all the plus points of your status and the minus point of other status with an example. Well, exceptions are not the realities.
I do sometimes think of the advantages of being single. But it is only a short lived desire. I think it is very difficult for me to live single. I want a loving family, close relatives, good friends and interesting online friends like you.
Better raise this time..Otherwise saphie will make you do this.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
12 Jun 10
Hi saphie, missed your sweet comments for some time.
Yes it is the complete happiness, ultimate satisfaction in life.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
12 Jun 10
I can't find vannie here. Pull her in and let us see what she has on this topic.
@AjaySinghBaghel (5506)
• India
14 Jun 10
Its all about how you look at life, I was single and very happy and still happy after being married. Commitments, and obgligations are all part of life, being single I had some other commitments and now I have some different commitments.
I believe we will always have commitments and obligations but the approach and perecption will change.
@AjaySinghBaghel (5506)
• India
14 Jun 10
Yes, We have different set of priorities at every stage of life and that appies to being single, married , being a parent or a grandparent.
Thank You for sharing.
@SHAMRACK (8576)
• India
12 Jun 10
Dear friend,
May the society has its own rules and regulations. I do consider as marriage as a social tradition. Being single is bit of enjoyment of freedom. But on other side people are depend especially during the old age. Moreover the importance of family and values of families projects through marriage. Still there are people who are single. But during the time of being in bed with fever or any other reasons, one may need some one and that some one could be from family.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
18 Jul 10
Hi, you are right that marriage as a social tradition.Society has its own rules and regulations. Though Being single is bit of enjoyment of freedom, you have to look at the other side too. I also agree with you that when you are down with some sickness you will definitely think you need a loving partner.
@gerald_lian (2188)
• Australia
12 Jun 10
I guess by being in a relationship, there are things to learn too such as trust, respect, accountability etc etc. And on top of that, there is also the idea of continuing the family generation and "making" babies of course. I think being single can be really lonely, and it can be a bit pressuring if you see your friends getting married one by one and getting questioned by family members "When are you going to get a girlfriend?". If we weigh the pros and cons to being single, I think being in a relationship is much better.
PS: I am still single and I really want to be in a relationship.....but no luck so far for the past 24 years.....
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
12 Jun 10
You are absolutely right gerald, if we weigh the pros and cons, we will ahve to choose the relationship.
I am so sorry to hear that you are single for a long time. Don't worry, you may get the best lady and that is why this delay, meanwhile you can enjoy your freedom.
@busybee10 (3186)
• India
12 Jun 10
Yes - I agree that being single is really cool,but some social support is a must either from family side or from an organization side other wise in the old age it will be very very difficult.
This is my thought which is applicable only to very few.Many may not like to be single,hence the result of this large population.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
12 Jun 10
Yes, busybee, most of us hate living alone. We need someone who is there for us through good and bad. Without them life will be just a zero.
@busybee10 (3186)
• India
12 Jun 10
There is a logic behind the creation of human beings which only "HE" knows.And being single makes one solitary sometime or other in life.
But any ho social support is a must in the last stages.
@juggerogre (1653)
• Philippines
12 Jun 10
Its cool when you have lots of friends that will keep you company or you have your family with you to keep you company. Yeah love hurts but it gives more pleasure or happiness than heartaches. I think the reason we chose not to remain single is we cannot live alone. We need someone that will be with us forever.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
12 Jun 10
Hi, juggerogre, you are right that we get more happiness from love than the pains. The happiness we get is incomparable. Nothing can equal to a lovey relationship.
@brylle454 (606)
• Philippines
12 Jun 10
Yah, being single is cool, like you said, no commitments, no obligations, no worrying, no heartaches and other issues when you are in a relationship. But the feeling of loving someone, AND being loved just makes us want to fall in love. Its probably the best feeling of all, that even if you know that your heart might break someday, you still go for it for the sake of love.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
12 Jun 10
Very well said brylle454, love is the best feeling of all and you can seek it again even if you fail.
@prettygracey (60)
• Saudi Arabia
12 Jun 10
being single is really cool, we can do whatever we want. We don't have commitment to someone, Were free of heartaches and sadness.
But then in my present situation it is really hard to be single again maybe I missed the days with someone who will care for me, but there's no choice but to accept the fact that in the end, we need to be single again if it is not meant to be.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
12 Jun 10
Hi, prettygracey, I bet I could not have explained it better than this, very well said.
@soni2camfrog (17)
• Indonesia
12 Jun 10
prettygracey i'm same with u, however everyone need someone
@vanity666 (258)
• Spain
12 Jun 10
well, im single and enjoying it for now, i need some time to focus in other stuff and i really can't think about it now but everybody needs love and when that special person comes i will surrender like everyone does =)
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
12 Jun 10
Yes, vanity this is your last chance to enjoy free life. Enjoy it fully and then surrender.
@Jacobus1919 (1683)
• Philippines
12 Jun 10
Well, some people like to be single. You are right about saying that you do not have anything to worry about. But, some people prefer to be attached as well. Really depends on your preferences.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
12 Jun 10
Both have their own advantages and disadvantages. I would not prefer being single.
@grecychunny26 (9483)
• Philippines
17 Jun 10
Although being single is cool, you started to feel jealous when you see a couple being sweet on the road. Of course even if you can take care of yourself it is still different if there is someone on different gender that will take care of you. As a woman, I like to be pampered with love. Love is a great feeling, not only love for your bestfriend, family or pets but also from opposite gender. Broken hearts and some problems are part of the relationship because nothing is always happy and sad. I believe it is well accepted. FAlling inlove is still a great feeling.
@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
12 Jul 10
indeed, but don't you want to be more responsible and have a focused life... you can only have that with a commitment... a vow... and a partner...
@cheatedaphrodite (810)
• Philippines
12 Jun 10
Loving is getting hurt as well. Even if we know that we are going to get hurt someday we still choose to love because we want to experience happiness at the same time to give happiness. We also want to learn from getting hurt and the most important thing is we want to learn how to stand in case we fall because of love.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
12 Jun 10
wow, that is a wonderful response from you cheatedaphrodite. It is absolutely right that we want to experience happiness at the same time to give happiness.As you said we can learn a lot in case it fails.
@karen1969 (1779)
•
23 Jun 10
I think if someone is happy being single, that is great, it can be a perfect situation. But for me, I prefer being married as I don't like being alone too much. I like a busy house with a big family and lots of coming and going. Of course, I do enjoy some peace and quiet too!!
@wickedspies (965)
• United States
12 Jun 10
Scientifically speaking we weren't made to be single. No matter what part of nature you look at no animal or living thing is alone. Something, or someone in our case, always ends up working their way into its, theirs, our life. While the idea of being free and wild may sound appealing to most people, the need for companionship that resides in everyone of us eventually kicks in. Whether we try to fill the void with something else is another story. I don't actually think its possible to fill the void of a lover in your life though trust me I've done the leg work. 1,000 of parties, adding of new friends, even adopting a kitty cat and I still feel lonely when I'm single. I can't speak for everyone else but most of the time I enjoy being single but yes it does eventually wear down on you like a boulder. Especially when you come home after a hard day and you just want someone to be there for you and none of your friends can. I think thats the strongest part. Someone who's there no matter how crappy your day was. Anyways thanks for posting!
- Scott!
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
12 Jun 10
Hi, wickedspies, I fully agree with you, To your age you seem to be wiser and more matured. I am sure you know how to live to the fullest satisfaction.
@sweetloveforeve (13120)
• Portugal
16 Jul 10
yes thats life^^ in reality we all need love and care or we feel unhappy. we can say ohh is so good to be single we have no commitments and we are free to do what we want but the truth is that being single we feel lonely sometimes too. if you have someone with you you dont feel lonely unless the person doesnt care for you enough. so we all need love or our life i mean we are alive but at same time is like we are not living it. i feel we are just happy living when we have love or love someone. thats what i feel^^