2007-01-12 09:55:20 · 24 answers · asked by catwoman1 b 1 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
Sure...they can also get busy....
For hard evidence of this, see:
Golden Girls, Season 1
2007-01-12 10:02:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Some women can, some can't. Some people can, some can't. It depends on the individual. There are people in the world who prefer to be alone a majority of the time, but I think that even they need to have occasional interaction with others. I would say that the answer depends on to what degree the individual is this kind of person. And if by alone, you mean without a significant other, then yes, a woman or a man can grow old and happy alone. There is a lot of pressure on people by those around them to be in a relationship, but that does not mean a relationship is necessary for one's happiness. It's all up to the individual person to determine his or her own needs.
2007-01-12 10:47:50 · answer #2 · answered by Bastet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure they can if they have a good balance in their lives. The old people that are not happy are the ones that are alone most of the time, have no one to talk to and no family to care about them. But some are happy in their lives.
2007-01-12 10:29:43 · answer #3 · answered by justmmez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best friend's mom, now 96, was married to a Merchant Marine--he was home only three months out of the year. He died in the 70s, and she kept active with friends, family and neighbors. She never even thought of remarrying, she was too set in her ways to let someone come in and start trying to tell her what to do. She is a very happy lady, loved by all who know her.
2007-01-12 11:52:28 · answer #4 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think anyone can be happy alone. This doesn't necessarily mean that they need a spouse or significant other, but everyone needs to keep their lives full with relationships and activities of all kinds to be happy.
2007-01-12 10:04:01 · answer #5 · answered by cutie22 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she keeps herself busy. Filling the days up with activities is a way to avoid brooding about 'lonliness.' The trick is to have a life outside of her man, so when he leaves, dies, or disappears, she has not lost everything. This is not the 50s when "I do" meant forever. Women don't have to devote 100% of their lives and hearts to any one man--they can and should use a little on themselves.
2007-01-12 10:16:54 · answer #6 · answered by ms dont panic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are never alone. We are surrounded by our guides, our ancestors, those that have gone before us. They are there to help if called upon, (we have to ask for their help)! You are complete in and of yourself. You are not half of a couple. You are born as a whole entity and you die the same way. You are a complete spirit and you are connected to every other soul. When you die you return to the oneness of all souls.
2007-01-12 10:32:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, studies suggest that women who stay single all their lives are happier and less lonely than women who are married or who go through a divorce. So, not only "yes", but "it's more likely".
2007-01-12 13:22:34 · answer #8 · answered by random6x7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long they have excellent self-esteem, they can do anything they want , because then they would have plans on what makes them happy. So they really would not be alone.
2007-01-12 10:07:21 · answer #9 · answered by peanutbulls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we certainly can. We're free, independent, and don't have to put up with anyone else's nonsense. Money can be a bit of a problem, though.
2007-01-12 13:55:16 · answer #10 · answered by The Gadfly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋