I'm currently a single man without a girlfriend, but to be honest I'm not in a hurry to have a relationship at the moment. Yes there are definite advantages to having a significant other but there are other issues you have to deal with even in the best of relationships. Being single isn't superior to marriage or vice versa, it's a trade off. You have to deal with challenges in either situation. Yes, there are occaisional times I get lonely but at the same time I enjoy the greater time flexibility and personal freedom I have.
2006-12-23 12:54:48 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Because sex is what drives any and all advertising. If you're perfectly happy being alone, you have no drive to wear THESE kind of clothes, or wear THAT sort of fragrance, or work your abs with THIS sort of machine. You have to be unhappy with your singlehood or else much (if not the entire) economy collapses. lol
2006-12-23 12:58:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am definitely in a better place now that I am engaged - a better place on all kinds of levels. Having a person to share life with is wonderful and I would not want to go back to single life. That being said, the toughest part about single life for me was that where I lived everything was so geared toward marriage and children. Being single was somehow viewed as suspect. I can say that I lead a full life and I got to do a lot of things that I would not have gotten to do if I had been married. The same can be said by my fiance. We both waited a long time to find the right person and we're both giving up things but feel we're getting a lot back. Don't let others pressure you. I'm glad you're enjoying your life.
2006-12-23 21:50:27 · answer #2 · answered by kvcar2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People usually say that because the want the entire world to be just as miserable as they are. I am single, I am truly happy and I wouldn't change anything about my life/lifestyle. Your last thoughts "Yes, there are occaisional times I get lonely but at the same time I enjoy the greater time flexibility and personal freedom I have." Says it all.
2006-12-24 03:51:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because there are people who are not happy with themselves and need someone around them constantly... There are people out there who are happily married and they get along so well that being single for them would be misery... I am separated ,going trough a divorce so I live by myself adn I can't tell you how much better I feel already... My relationship with my husband was a mess...It was a nightmare... I am not saying we didn't have good times ...we did.. and there were times when I said to myself: thank god I am not single... But now things have changed and being alone is better than living with someone who you fight constantly.... Some people grow apart from each other... People who say you can't be truly happy if you are single are wrong...
2006-12-23 21:06:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that people who say that are probably only thinking about the "loneliness" of it. Couples, I believe, look at the fact that they have someone close in their life, to share their life with. The ups, the downs, everything. But like you said, it's a trade-off. There are pros and cons to the single life and the married life (or relationship life:-) I say have fun as long as you can and enjoy your status. When "the one" comes along, your heart will let you know when it's time to switch sides. :-)
2006-12-23 20:59:53 · answer #5 · answered by gabound75 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I loved being single after my divorce. I was able to finish my Master's degree, make new friends, and basically do what I wanted when I wanted. I had no intention of marrying again.
However, fate always laughs at we mortals who think we are in charge of our own lives. I met a wonderful man and ended up married again withing months. I am incredibly happy with him, but I am also thankful for the time I had when I was single. It allowed me to become a better person.
2006-12-23 21:00:13 · answer #6 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've lived alone all of my life and I can say that I am truly happy. Happiness comes from within yourself. Now, If being coupled with someone is your thing but you aren't, then I can see where the unhappiness might come in. But to those who prefer the life of singledom like myself, I just can't imagine getting married.
2006-12-23 21:02:09 · answer #7 · answered by The Overweight Lover 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand how you feel...I am happily divorced and I love being single...I am not ready for a relationship and enjoy having some fun....people who say you can not be truly happy if your single are people who wish they were single_
2006-12-23 20:58:20 · answer #8 · answered by Chickybabe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind that you've never been married but I HAVE been single. I would NEVER for a second go back to being single. There are NO advantages of being single over being married. Being married you ALWAYS someone with you on holidays, ALWAYS there to hold your hand, tickle your back, support you in ANY crisis, cheer you in any undertaking, and stand by you when sick or injured. Having different girlfriends or sex partners is a cheap imitation of having a wife.
2006-12-23 20:58:44 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Curious 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Because for them it is more fullfillng to be married, and they also find greater happiness in being married than single.......so conversely they thing you should feel the same way
2006-12-23 21:02:00 · answer #10 · answered by Lolitta 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋