Can you do without your spouse?

Well, i have my own job and i can really do without my husband. But i need my husband to help me to go on with life happily. I cannot be happy without him, because i would like to grow old with him.

I'm not married but I do have a boyfriend of 2 and a half years who wants to get married. He's my best friend and I couldn't imagine my life without him. Even though we aren't married yet but I know that without him, my life would be very dull and I wouldn't have such an amazing person to be with. It would also be lonely and I would be really sad without him. I know I wouldn't do just fine without him. Being around him makes me happy and he's the one person I can tell anything to.

If I had to yes I could go with out having my husband. I spend most of the day raising both of my kids by myself and I have enough family in my life that they would be able to help me take care of them while I work.

I have been without a spouse for almost 7 years and I have done better for myself. I used to be dependent on him for strength especially in decision making but when we parted ways, I learned to stand for myself and my kids. I feel I am better off without a spouse since I am free to do what I want with my life without having anyone to censor most of my actions. I was actually financially independent when we parted ways due to my good job so I really did not suffer much in terms of finances. He never sent support for the kids even if they were in school but I managed everything alone and I am proud of myself.

i am single,i feel ont bad,i have my happiness,i seldom feel lonely,i feel freedom,but my parents want me to get married,i feel depressed.good luck!

A companion in life is someone that we all need in life, everyone needs someone, yes you can do without a spouse but then that would be a tough life, sometimes you just need someone around you to talk to snd laugh with. I guess we all need someone for us, doing fine alone is hard...

I am not yet married. But I am engaged. I have been with my fiance for over 3 years. Could I live without him? Sure I could. I'd struggle a bit more with money and taking care of the house and pets (as I suffer from a chronic illness). I know I'd get by tho. But I don't think I'd want to. He's made me a better person and I want him in my life!

Of course we can do without them, it's not the end of the world, although it might feel like that for some time if it comes that far you have to say goodbye. Actually I am already doing without him since he lives in an other country. There is no way to change that, it's not always easy, not my first choice but I can't say it's harming me. It's right I have to make all the decisions alone but on the other hand there are also no fights or irritating moments. I don't need to take care of him, we both can do what we like. We have a harder time the first 1-2 days to be together again since it's a habit to do things alone. Still I do believe I am way better off alone as together, I am stronger and I don't feel the need to pamper him (in the name of love) and forget about myself. I also strongly believe it's our duty to live our own life. To meet different people, to keep an open eye on what is going on in the world, to develop ourselves. Not to stand still and fall asleep in (old fashioned) habits. I do believe we all have a twin soul but I don't believe it's our goal in life to find that soul and always be together.

Hey.although its very hard to live without our loved ones but nothing really stops you see.life must go on.