It's been nine months now since My Steve committed suicide and I have been living alone. I've come to terms with my memory of Steve, but I'm feeling of two minds about living alone. Help me remember what the good things are.
2006-09-14 05:04:30 · 7 answers · asked by auntb93again 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Firstly I am so sorry for your loss. It is hard living alone when you are used to having a partner with you.
However after some time, you will find it kind of fun. You don't have to stick to a set routine, unless you're working and have to of course.
You're responsible for your own life, finances , fun. You can do things that perhaps your partner didn't enjoy doing , but you still did .
You can make friends, most people if they see someone alone , will try to include you in activities. Women are especially good at this , you may find women friends to travel with or be involved with in volunteering or with book clubs or whatever your interests.
You're still probably grieving some but acceptance of the situation is a good start.
Do something you've always WANTED to DO, but never had the chance. Put yourself out there and good luck!
2006-09-14 05:14:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure it has to be difficult for you.
Here are some good things about living alone: You can eat what you want when you are really hungry, on your own schedule, so you can maintain your figure. You can do floor exercises with no one watching. You can cultivate new friendships, and be available to do things more often. When you put something somewhere, you can come back in 3 days and know exactly where it is. You can start a new hobby or hobbies and learn more about yourself and what you can do. You can get a pet if you don't already have one. (I don't know what I would do without my dog!) You can volunteer and help others. You can get involved in the political party of your choice, and get educated about what is going on in government. (something I plan to do). If you don't have a church, find one. It is amazing how supportive people can be. Best wishes.
2006-09-14 12:19:03 · answer #2 · answered by catarina 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really lets you know how to know yourself...find yourself. It gives you time to think and get yourself together. I used to live alone. I loved it. No bull...People told me I was so easy going. Nobody to dispute with...ya can do whatever you want to or need to.
2006-09-14 12:08:26 · answer #3 · answered by Goobean 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
THE GOOD THING IS YOU HAVE COME TO TERMS WITH YOUR GRIEF THE SECOND IS NO MORE PICKING UP AFTER SOMEBODY ELSE, YOU HAVE TIME TO GO AND DO THNGS YOU ENJOY WITHOUT ANSWERING TO SOMEONE ELSE. GE ENJOY LIFE AND I JUST BET YOU WILL MEET SOMEBODY ELSE IF YOUR LONELY. GO WITH FRIENDS BASCIALLY ENJO LIFE HON YOU ONLY HAVE ONE.
2006-09-14 12:11:21 · answer #4 · answered by srcall1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can control the remote noone changing the channels while you're watching something that you like. my husband does that unintentionally when he comes home and I am watching something, I hate that so i just go in the den and the other tv till he gets the hint.
2006-09-14 12:12:10 · answer #5 · answered by moglie 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Zinger's got it, no one to please but yourself. Do what you want, when you want. I love my husband and wouldn't give him up for anything, but living alone when I was single was nice.
2006-09-14 12:09:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Independence! You only have to account for your own actions and whatever it takes to please yourself.
2006-09-14 12:06:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋