2006-06-30 18:24:39 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Oh yes, 'Smug Couples' as Bridget Jones calls them. But what is there to be jealous of really?
They think they have it made because society is designed around couples but you quickly forget what you have to give up.
Personally I'd rather be a whole person rather than half of a couple. I don't want to spend the rest of my life with one person, just like I don't want to have to listen to just one record or eat only one flavour of crisps.
Learn to enjoy the freedom of single life, and get over it.
2006-06-30 19:54:18 · answer #1 · answered by 'Dr Greene' 7 · 11⤊ 3⤋
I've been single for three and a half years now, and for a damn good reason! I'm 38 and my experience of coupledom has not been a good one... and I'm not just talking about my own experiences, I'm talking about those around me too... I have met many, many couples over the years and can honestly think of only 3 that I would envy for the relationship they have. I agree with what the other poster said.. scratch the surface of most couples and there's usually a whole host of problems.. I've envied couples from afar, only to get to know them and find out that the relationship is grounded in abuse, adultery, addiction, co-dependency, insecurity etc... No thanks! That's why I'd rather stay single than be with someone for the sake of 'not being alone'. Sure, at times it can be hard and feel like everyone is in a couple while you have to struggle on alone.. but a quick reality check (ie talking to some people in couples) soon sorts that one out!
2006-06-30 21:58:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I used to and then someone said to me that you don't know what going on in their relationship so why be jealous.
When I delved a bit deeper into some of my friend's relationships there was a whole manner of problems that I wouldn't want to deal with!
If you're single and want to be in a relationship it can be hard, however enjoy what you have cos you don't know if the couple a living a lie, one is being abused, one is in denial etc
On the other hand the couple maybe completely perfect. Your loved one is on their way!
2006-06-30 21:17:28 · answer #3 · answered by geekiegirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my bf goes to school 500 miles away from me and so anytime that's not the summer i do get jealous of them! i just think! OMG i miss him! but for everyone else it's probably "oh god i remember when i used to go out and be like that with so-and-so"
2006-06-30 18:33:19 · answer #4 · answered by baby bear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not jealous but I envy successful couples and this gives me strength to try for my own! If and when I can assist, I do!
2006-06-30 20:04:04 · answer #5 · answered by soubassakis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell yes, without question broke up with my GF a few moths ago and i hate seeing couples out and about
2006-06-30 18:30:15 · answer #6 · answered by npguy73 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah
2006-06-30 18:29:24 · answer #7 · answered by Chris G. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I definitely am, but I suppose the grass is always greener, how do you know that the people who are in couples don't envy us singletons!!??
2006-07-01 00:12:33 · answer #8 · answered by Leacy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea me and my gf are going through some problems im jealous cuz there relationship is soooo perfect
2006-06-30 18:38:41 · answer #9 · answered by boyfriend41minute 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes but then you see a situation where they argue or put up with unreasonable behaviour and you think thank goodness I am alone.
2006-07-01 00:09:35 · answer #10 · answered by butterfly55freedom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋