You do get a certain independence from being alone.
Took a powerful emotion to get me out of that rut.

that's me !! i am here !

Been single so long I own it now~~~~

Being single has it's ups and downs just like being in a relationship...

There are times I would love to have someone to spend time with and do things then there are times I do enjoy my alone time...

So still looking for that one I can enjoy that will not take my alone time away~~~

I have spent years being single. I ended my relationship when I was pregnant with my second child who is now 13 it was not easy to do but it was not a good relationship took me a while to realise. I spent the time just concentrating on my two kids and not much more. Friends tried to set me up on dates but I was not interested even though I did try I knew I was not ready. Now my kids are getting older and needing me less I feel like I want to start a relationship but now more dating is done online so here I am ready and come across some scams but not letting them put me off and I have also made some new friends on here x

how can anybody ever get used to being single????????????????????????????????
relationships are the only thing that make life worthwhile.

I do enjoy being single I have learnt a lot about who I am and what I like.
I think this is important.

Dealing with past relationship issues so you're not taking then to another one.

I don't feel like I'm half of a person because I'm single.

Let's say I have embraced it and enjoy the freedom.

That's not to say I won't want a partner if he falls on my lap so do speak

I am happy both ways.

This is how I feel...


I didn't always feel this way but the longer I live alone the more I enjoy being alone.

I hear what you are saying girl
I don't want a man tired to my apron strings.

Sorry double posting

lol
even if that happens, i return back to my singularity very quick, before i get used to a relationship
so nothing changes
i think i will get aged as a cat feeding, forum attending lonely woman

yeah that is a point
i am lucky and happy about my valuable friendships..

I don't know about "getting used to it" i've been single that long that i can't remember any different

Its no longer possible to meet girls in real life I mean if I try to flirt with them at a retail store they would think I am a creep

Yes, I've decided last nite I will be Dating myself exclusively.. Sorry ladies I will no longer be available for you to abuse,degrade,and just be used by you all for your sick sexual gratification.. I hope you are all Mature enough to understand and we can remain best of friends... I wish you nothing but much luck and happiness

why would they think that? i do not get it.
people can flirt even at a bank queue lol

Try it without groping her sweater balloons.. Just a thought

I thought I was "single" and open to the idea of another person for a long time.

Why; because as a Caregiver to a dependent adult child and then a parent I surely did not have a partner. Even though I had friends and dated. Some really nice people even. Actually had a couple of proposals of the legit kind.

But; the luxury of finally having my own place and doing exactly what I want is getting very "comfortable". And seems more and more "doable" as I have accomplished or conquered various challenges.

And the though of taking on a peer age partner with the "realities" that go with that; from giving up space, to certain freedoms, to taking on the needs of another sounds less and less inviting.

Would not rule out that surprise great match but I think it would probably have to be someone who was. Hmmm hard reality you made me think OP. Thanks.

I would never do that I respect women. but it would be to risky what if they already have a boyfriend.

I couldn't imagine not being single and have to go shopping on saturdays when sport is on

look at that smiley lol