Is it better to settle or risk being alone?

Answer 1

id rather be alone than to settle for anything but the one

Answer 2

Settle? Settle for what? If you mean a relationship-then you should never settle for being unhappy. Try and make it work by seeking counseling or laying out your thoughts and wants with your partner and compromising with each other. As far as the "risk" of being alone. You are only alone if you allow yourself to be. You do not need another person to make you feel "whole". Good luck.

Answer 3

Independence first. An independent person makes a better partner, strangely enough. Enjoy your freedom.

I think if everyone learned how to be independent before partnering up relationships would be a lot healthier, and you'd have a lot less codependence.

I didn't have a long-term exclusive relationship until I was 27. I'd had boyfriends, but never for more than 8 months, and always managed my own finances and supported myself. LOTS of freedom, once I was used to it I absolutely would not give it up until I met THE guy. Not what I was expecting, but I can't imagine how I could hook up with anyone better. He's brilliant, cute, affectionate, considerate, adventurous, and great in bed. He's also an import(UK) and doesn't subscribe to silly American dating rules.

I'd completely given up the dating game and was totally OK with being single the rest of my life when I got blindsided by this guy.

We don't plan on ever getting married or having kids, and thats great. More time for adventure.

Answer 4

Go it alone. Settling is a guaranteed horrible ending to a relationship.

Answer 5

Of course settle.

Answer 6

Don't settle for companionship if you're not sure. It's better to go it alone until you feel really good about the person you're with.

Answer 7

I would rather be alone than settle

Answer 8

Let's put it this way. I don't know a single person who settled and was happy about it.

And I doubt that those who settled, when lying in their death beds, say to themselves, "Gee, I'm glad I settled." Instead, they are probably saying to themselves, "I wish I had gone for it all."

So in short, don't settle.

Answer 9

It depends on you.
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If you like being with people you may consider "settling down". I heard one say that observation is critical to finding your other half.
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On the contrary, if you are unsure, you had better "risk being alone" which is of course OK because you won't have to waste your brainpower on unintentional thinking of him/her BUT concentration on work/school/spiritual life.

Answer 10

Always settle- but preferably out of court.