Being Single: How to enjoy it?

Question

I want to enjoy being single, because all relationships end one way or another. I always have goals, and am in the middle of completing one of them (my PhD will be done in 8-10 months). I accept that I may never be in a long-term committed relationship (I'm 33 and haven't dated more than two years yet). How do you enjoy being single? What keeps you from loneliness when you love your work, and your outlook on life?

Answer 1

I have been single for 15 years. It can be pretty lonely at times even if you are happy with your life as it is. Focus on all of the people in your life who bring you love and joy. Spend time with friends and family-even if they are married and let them know you are not uncomfortable in couples groups. Do the things you enjoy doing and don't let anyone else make you feel abnormal because you are still single. Being single has helped you achieve your goals and allowed you to make sure you knew who you were. So here's to us single people!!! Get out there and enjoy being single! Make the married ones jealous, girlfriend.

Answer 2

You are way ahead of most girls.First off congrats that you realize that you don't need a significant other to be happy.Being single can be the most fun time in anyone life,you can do what you want when you want and don't have to worry about anyone elses feelings.That being said, it can get lonely everyonce in awhile when you see other people in what looks like a perfect relationship.When that happens,grab your friends ,get all dressed up and go out with your friends,enjoy that you can flirt as much as you want or just hang with your buds.If you do this, when you decide to settle down you will enjoy it all the more because you already did the single thing and now you just want to be with that person. So enjoy the singla ride Honey!!!

Answer 3

Surrounding myself with friends and people I loved always kept me on an even keel and kept me enjoying my life. That is the most important thing. It isn't about enjoying being single but enjoying being you. Enjoy dating a bit. It is nice to have a date now and then. You may never be in a long term committed relationship, but again you have had limited time. Again, surround yourself with friends, loved ones, and date during those lonelier times.

Answer 4

A) Joining a club whose members enjoy the same thing(s) you do, for one.
B) Try something you've never done before, something you never thought you'd do. For some, that would be ballroom dancing or kickboxing or hang gliding or whatever.
C) Surround yourself with fun friends, positive thinkers, people who are happy with their lives or where they are at this point in time.
D) Pamper yourself on a regular basis with massages, facials,
manicures/pedicures, the works! A shopping spree every now and then won't hurt.
E) Share yourself with the community. Volunteer some of your time with a charity or the theater, the ballet, the museums, the church, etc.
F) Get a pet. You'll be surprised at what a pet can bring into your life.
G) Stay fit and healthy but don't overdo either one.
H) Open your eyes to the world, my dear. It's your oyster!!!!!

Answer 5

being single can be okay for a while but it's always a missing feeling that even friends or family can't really fill. everyone needs someone once in a while. i'm sorry but there is no way to run from loneliness because somewhere along in life you're going to be 57 eating dinner & going to the movies alone and wondering. was you're soul mate really out there but you didn't try hard enuff looking. you MUST! find someone that fills that hole because you'll end up alone and being alone for such a while is not good for you in the long run.

Answer 6

Excellent question.
I think first is being my own best friend. Treating yourself good, and right, is key.
Learning to be at peace with yourself and your surroundings is second.
Third is knowing the real you. Many people fool themselves into thinking everything is ok, when it's far from that.
Learn meditation and how to develop your chi. There is many unseen forces that influence our lives. Learning to understand them and put them in proper perspective is very important.
Live life free. Don't get tangled in debt, home loans, or owning anything that you can't get out of at the drop of a dime. You should live life so you can do anything you want, at ant time, anywhere. Within reason, But sometimes it's fun to throw reason out the window too, if it's safe.

Answer 7

Enjoy being single because you have no commitment to anyone. You can come and go as you wish. Loneliness......have a good close friend that is available anytime of the day to run out for a quick snack or drink. Make sure you have a friend that you can share your day with. :)

Answer 8

How do you enjoy being single? Go out with your friends to just have fun and enjoy your time together. What keeps you from loneliness? always be occupied with something, don't be bored all the time then you might feel depressed.

Answer 9

Here is what you need to do. You need to date a little differently. You date these guys that are not "the right one" date them again end up getting serious realize they are not who you want and out they go. Stop the cycle. You can have fun being single date a few guys have fun get it out of your system and when the true right one comes along you will know.

When you turn 35 near your birthday you will be introduced by another. His name starts with M you don't know him yet.

So have fun!!

Answer 10

Religion. It helps a ton.

Another thing is to have friends. Not more than friends, but just friends. They will keep you from feeling lonely.

And just work towards your goals. Have fun with them. Enjoy your hobbies. Live life, have fun.

Because I think that having a boyfriend would only distract you from other stuff. It only causes stress and crazy emotions. You don't need that. Enjoy the single life!