Single and happy for almost 3 years

By eM
@eLsMarie (4345)
Philippines
April 11, 2019 9:22pm CST
My ex boyfriend and I decided to part ways almost 3 years ago. It wasn't really a terrible break up as compared to my other relationships before. He was a "chill" dude. I was doing fine with my life until people are starting to get curious about my love life. It's okay at first but as time progress, it's starting to bother me. They wanted to get married. I don't even have a boyfriend so how can that be possible, right? In Asian countries, this issue is common. It's like it's a mortal sin to be somehow independent and free.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (80635)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Apr 19
If you enjoy being on your own then you should stay free and independent. I lost my husband in August 2017 and relocated back to the U.S. and I live alone and plan on living all my days that way. I could not imagine meeting anyone else.
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eM
@eLsMarie (4345)
• Philippines
15 Apr 19
I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you're doing fine. I'm happy to know that you were able to stay on your own without having rely on anyone.
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eM
@eLsMarie (4345)
• Philippines
15 Apr 19
@RasmaSandra I wish you well. You're a very strong person.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (80635)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Apr 19
@eLsMarie it was something I knew I had to do and there was no other choice so I have settled for what I have.
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Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
12 Apr 19
Don't let anyone influence you on this matter.
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eM
@eLsMarie (4345)
• Philippines
15 Apr 19
It's just so hard at times because they're family.
teenal
@teenal (1400)
• Dublin, Ireland
12 Apr 19
My daughter is single and a mum of two. She finds it hard at times and misses the adult company of a partner especially on outings with the children where there are families She would love to meet someone and settle down but sadly good men are few and far between in Ireland. .
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eM
@eLsMarie (4345)
• Philippines
12 Apr 19
That is so true. I guess it's so hard to find people nowadays that are genuine enough. I hope she finds her match.
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marguicha
@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
12 Apr 19
They cannot force it. Tell them that there´s no one around.
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eM
@eLsMarie (4345)
• Philippines
12 Apr 19
I told them that too but they felt more and more awful with it.
Shavkat
@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
12 Apr 19
I think these people are still a traditional thinker. It is still your decision.
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eM
@eLsMarie (4345)
• Philippines
15 Apr 19
Yes. I am surrounded with both close minded and traditional folks.
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eM
@eLsMarie (4345)
• Philippines
20 Apr 19
@Shavkat I think it is because you're a guy. Like you can still have your own kids by your 40's or even 50's. You're lucky that you don't have controlling parents.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
15 Apr 19
@eLsMarie I am still single and they don't need to question me why. It is a good thing that my parents are not like this except for my 100-year-old granny.
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